This bill proposes the repeal of the special donations fund and allocates $500,000 from the general fund to the Department of Education. The funds are designated for a grant to a nonprofit organization in South Dakota that will provide financial support to 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, or to support collaborative efforts involving the nonprofit organization. Importantly, any funds generated must be directed towards the operations of the program and cannot be added to an endowment fund.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the approval of expenditures by the secretary of the Department of Education and outlines that any unspent funds will revert according to existing procedures. It also mandates the transfer of any existing funds in the special donation fund to the general fund and formally repeals the statute that established the special donations fund. The bill is set to take effect on June 30, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/29/2026: 13-66-3
Enrolled, 03/05/2026: 13-66-3