This bill establishes a state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation in South Dakota. It defines key terms related to apprenticeships, including "apprentice," "apprenticeable occupation," "apprenticeship agreement," and "registered apprenticeship program." The office will serve as the sole state apprenticeship agency, promoting registered apprenticeship programs, establishing standards for these programs, and resolving disputes related to apprenticeship agreements. The administration of the office will be overseen by the secretary of the department.

Additionally, the bill mandates the secretary to promulgate rules regarding the administration of the apprenticeship program, including standards for registration, contents of apprenticeship agreements, compliance monitoring, and procedures for the cancellation or reinstatement of programs. The bill will take effect once the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship formally recognizes the state apprenticeship agency established by this Act.