This bill mandates the South Dakota Board of Education Standards to amend the existing high school graduation requirements by September 30, 2026. The amendments include changes to the terminology used in the requirements, replacing "units of credit" with "credits." The bill specifies the number of credits required in various subjects, including language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and electives, while also detailing the specific components that must be included within those subjects. Notably, it allows for substitutions of certain science credits with advanced computer science or agriculture science courses, provided that the replaced course is not biology.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for granting fine arts credits through participation in extracurricular activities, with a maximum of one-fourth credit per activity each year. It also outlines the process for earning academic core content credit through approved career and technical education courses, requiring documentation that aligns with state content standards. The amendments aim to modernize and clarify the graduation requirements, ensuring that they meet current educational standards and practices.