Homeschool by State
Homeschooling in South Dakota
What to know in South Dakota
Applies to parents providing home-based alternative instruction under SDCL 13-27-3 for school-age children generally until age 18.
Compulsory attendance
This is part of your state's rules.
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Applies to school-age children generally until age 18. Consult SDCL 13-27-1 for specific start-age rules.
Alternative Instruction Notification
This is part of your state's rules.
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Parents must file an Alternative Instruction Notification within 30 days of first starting. Annual refiling is not required unless there is a specified transition.
Instructor credentials
This applies only in certain situations.
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A state teaching certificate is not required.
Required subjects and instruction
This is part of your state's rules.
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Instruction must cover the basic skills of language arts and mathematics. Instruction must be aimed at English-language mastery.
Maximum group size
This is part of your state's rules.
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One alternative instructor may not instruct more than 22 children.
Standardized testing
This applies only in certain situations.
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There is no general statewide standardized-test mandate for alternative instruction under current law.
Public school activities and dual credit access
This applies only in certain situations.
When this applies: When participating in district activities or dual credit
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Eligible students may participate in public school activities subject to district and activity requirements. Reduced-tuition dual credit may be available with notification and a signed MOU.