This bill aims to repeal the special donations fund associated with the Jobs for South Dakota's Graduates program and reallocates funds to the Department of Education. Specifically, it appropriates $500,000 from the general fund to provide a grant to a nonprofit organization that will support school districts and accredited nonpublic schools implementing the Jobs for America's Graduates program. The grant can be utilized to match private contributions, federal education or career readiness grants, and to support collaborative efforts involving the nonprofit organization. Additionally, any funds generated must be directed towards the operations of the program and cannot be added to an endowment fund.

The bill also includes provisions for the management of the appropriated funds, stating that the secretary of the Department of Education will approve expenditures, and any unspent amounts will revert to the general fund. Furthermore, it mandates the transfer of any existing funds in the special donations fund to the general fund and repeals the legal language establishing that fund. The bill is set to take effect on June 30, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/29/2026: 13-66-3