The Swier Law Firm Education Law News
Our lawyers keep you up to date on the latest legal developments in South Dakota. Read recent stories on various areas of law.
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State Legislature Passes School District State Aid BillThe South Dakota Legislature has passed a 2 percent increase in state aid to school districts despite concerns that the measure shifts some costs to...
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Senate Fails To Take Up Transgender Athletes Policy MeasureThe full SD Senate opted not to take up a proposal that would void a High School Activities Association policy on transgender student participation in sports.
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More Freedom for State Tech Schools?More Freedom for State Tech Schools? South Dakota's workforce is changing, and so are the skills people need to find jobs.
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State Legislature Announces Task Force to Study EducationState officials say they want to study education in South Dakota and re-evaluate how the system is funded before taking action.
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School District to Pay Man Barred From School Board MeetingsA Vermont school district will pay $147,500 to a parent who was barred from meetings because some staff members were afraid of him.
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Sales Tax Penny for State Teachers a Hard SellState lawmakers agree SD has a problem with getting teachers in public school classrooms however finding common ground to solve the problem is difficult.
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Argus Leader | State Must Act On Improving Teacher PayThe School Administrators of SD report 1,004 teachers are eligible for retirement this year and there are 726 seniors eligible to replace.
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States Debating Citizenship Test for High School GraduationNorth Dakota legislators want Pending high school seniors to pass a 100-question civics test to graduate high school beginning in the academic year 2016.
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School Board Phone Calls Didn’t Violate Open Meetings LawSouth Dakota Open Meeting Commission: School Board Member Telephone Calls Didn’t Violate Open Meetings Law
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State Schools Trying Their Best to Keep New TeachersState Schools Trying Their Best to Keep New Teachers Kevin White, Wylie Scalise and Marty Petersen are new teachers at Alcester-Hudson High School, and you...