South Dakota Compilation of School Discipline Laws and ...

South Dakota Compilation of School

Discipline Laws and Regulations

Prepared: March 31, 2023

South Dakota Compilation of School Discipline Laws and Regulations

Introduction

This compilation presents school discipline-related laws and regulations for U.S. states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, and, where available, links to education agency websites or resources related to school discipline and student conduct. The discipline laws and regulations presented in this compilation have been categorized by type of specific discipline issue covered, according to an organizational framework developed by the National Center for Safe and Supportive Learning Environments (NCSSLE). For example, one major category encompasses all laws or regulations governing states or territories that mandate specific disciplinary sanctions (such as suspension) for specific offenses (such as drug possession on school grounds). The school discipline laws and regulations were compiled through exhaustive searches of legislative websites that identified all laws and regulations relevant to each specific category. Compiled materials were subsequently reviewed by state education agency (SEA) representatives in the 50 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. territories. Discipline categories were not mutually exclusive. Laws and regulations often appeared across multiple categories. For jurisdictions with more extensive laws covering a breadth of topical areas, relevant sections were excerpted from the larger legislative text for inclusion in the appropriate discipline category. Laws, ordered by chapter and section number, appear first within each category followed by regulations. All laws and regulations listed within categories in the compilation also appear in the sources cited section of the document, which lists laws by chapter and section number and title, and where available, includes active hyperlinks to source websites supported or maintained by state legislatures. Additional links to government websites or resources are provided at the end of this document.

Notes & Disclaimers

To the best of the preparer's knowledge, this Compilation of School Discipline Laws and Regulations is complete and current as of March 2023. Readers should also note that the information in this document was compiled from individual sources that are created by each jurisdiction and which are maintained and updated with varying frequencies. Readers should consult the source information provided directly in order to check for updates to laws and regulations reported in this document or to conduct further research. For further information, including definitions of the different policy categories, please refer to the Discipline Laws and Regulations Compendium posted on the Center's website.

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Table of Contents

South Dakota State Codes Cited ................................................................................................................... 1

Codes of Conduct ........................................................................................................................................... 4 Authority to Develop and Establish Codes of Conduct ................................................................................. 4 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................ 4 Communication of Policy............................................................................................................................... 4

In-School Discipline........................................................................................................................................ 5 Discipline Frameworks .................................................................................................................................. 5 Teacher Authority to Remove Students From Classrooms .......................................................................... 5 Alternatives to Suspension............................................................................................................................ 5

Conditions on Use of Certain Forms of Discipline...................................................................................... 6 Corporal Punishment .................................................................................................................................... 6 Search and Seizure....................................................................................................................................... 6 Restraint and Seclusion ................................................................................................................................ 6

Exclusionary Discipline: Suspension, Expulsion, and Alternative Placement ........................................ 7 Grounds for Suspension or Expulsion........................................................................................................... 7 Limitations or Conditions on Exclusionary Discipline.................................................................................... 8 Due Process ................................................................................................................................................ 11 Return to School Following Removal .......................................................................................................... 18 Alternative Placements ............................................................................................................................... 20

Discipline Addressing Specific Code of Conduct Violations................................................................... 22 Firearms and Other Weapons Violations .................................................................................................... 22 Students with Chronic Disciplinary Issues .................................................................................................. 23 Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy ............................................................................................................. 24 Substance Use ............................................................................................................................................ 25 Gang-related Activity ................................................................................................................................... 27 Bullying, Harassment, or Hazing ................................................................................................................. 28 Dating and Relationship Violence ............................................................................................................... 29

Prevention, Behavioral Intervention, and Supports .................................................................................. 30 State Model Policies and Implementation Support ..................................................................................... 30 Multi-tiered Frameworks and Systems of Support ...................................................................................... 31 Prevention ................................................................................................................................................... 31 Social-emotional Learning (SEL) ................................................................................................................ 31 Trauma-informed Practices ......................................................................................................................... 32 Mental Health Literacy Training .................................................................................................................. 32 School-based Behavioral Health Programs ................................................................................................ 32

Monitoring and Accountability .................................................................................................................... 33 Formal Incident Reporting of Conduct Violations........................................................................................ 33 Parental Notification .................................................................................................................................... 34 Data Collection, Review, and Reporting of Discipline Policies and Actions ............................................... 36

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Partnerships between Schools and Law Enforcement............................................................................. 37 Referrals to Law Enforcement..................................................................................................................... 37 School Resource Officer (SRO) or School Security Officer (SSO) Training or Certification ...................... 39 Authorizations, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and/or Funding.................................................... 39 Threat Assessment Protocols ..................................................................................................................... 40

State-Sponsored, Publicly Available Websites or Other Resources on School Discipline .................. 41

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South Dakota State Codes Cited

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 13. Education

Chapter 13-27. Compulsory School Attendance

13-27-11. 13-27-15.

13-27-16. 13-27-20.

Failure to send child to school as misdemeanor

Attendance records maintained by superintendent or president of board-Reports required Warnings by school boards to send children to school-Report to truancy officer Complaints against persons responsible for truancy-Contents of complaint-

Chapter 13-32. Supervision of Students and Conduct of School

13-32-1. 13-32-2.

13-32-4.

13-32-4.1.

13-32-4.2. 13-32-4.3. 13-32-4.4. 13-32-4.5. 13-32-4.6. 13-32-4.7. 13-32-5. 13-32-7.

13-32-9.

13-32-9.1. 13-32-9.2. 13-32-12. 13-32-14. 13-32-15. 13-32-16. 13-32-17. 13-32-18. 13-32-19. 13-32-20.

Disciplinary authority over students on school premises

Physical force authorized when reasonable and necessary-Attendance at school functions away from premises-Authority of bus drivers School board to assist in discipline-Suspension and expulsion of pupils-Report to local authorities-Hearings-Alternative settings Attendance policy-Adoption by school board-Suspension and expulsion power unaffected Procedure for suspension-Appeal-Hearing Effect of student's suspension or expulsion on enrollment Early reinstatement of expelled student Conditions for early reinstatement Return to school upon fulfillment of conditions-Revocation of early reinstatement Due process procedures-Promulgation of early reinstatement rules Injury to school property as ground for suspension or expulsion Possession of firearms or dangerous weapon on public elementary or secondary school premises or in vehicle or building as misdemeanor-Exceptions Suspension from extracurricular activities for controlled substances violation-Unified Judicial System to give certain notices Consequences imposed by local school districts Reduced suspensions-Minimum requirements -Commencement of suspension Disciplinary action regarding self-administration of medication Adoption of bullying policy Bullying defined

Bullying policy requirements

Action for damages from bullying-Immunity for reporting Incidents involving electronic devices Model bullying policy

Policy for school district employees on use of restraint and seclusion

Chapter 13-33. Curriculum and Courses of

Instruction

13-33-6.1.

Character development instruction

Chapter 13-64. School Sentinels

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13-64-1.

13-64-2. 13-64-3.

School board may implement school sentinel program

Approval of law enforcement official required School sentinel training course

Title 23. Law Enforcement

Chapter 23-3 Law Enforcement agencies

23-3-35.

Powers of commission

Title 26. Minors

Chapter 7A. Juvenile Court

26-7A-126. 26-7A-127.

Law enforcement treatment as juvenile cited violation-Procedure-Report to state's attorney Action by state's attorney for juvenile cited violation

South Dakota Regulations

South Dakota Administrative Rules

Education

24:05. Special Education

Chapter 24:05:26. Suspension

24:05:26:01. 24:05:26:01.02. 24:05:26:02. 24:05:26:03. 24:05:26:04. 24:05:26:05. 24:05:26:06. 24:05:26:07. 24:05:26:08. 24:05:26:08.01. 24:05:26:08.02. 24:05:26:08.03.

Suspension from school Case-by-case determination Short-term suspension procedure Written report required Right to request hearing-Notice of hearing Right of waiver Hearing procedure Right of appeal Attendance policies Authority of school personnel-Weapons, drugs, and serious bodily injury Authority of hearing officer Parental notification

Chapter 24:05:26.01. Expulsion

24:05:26.01:03. Request and notice of hearing 24:05:26.01:04. Right of waiver 24:05:26.01:05. Hearing procedure 24:05:26.01:06. Right of appeal 24:05:26.01:07. Attendance policies 24:05:26.01:07.01. Authority of school personnel-Weapons, drugs, and serious bodily injury 24:05:26.01:07.02. Authority of hearing officer 24:05:26.01:07.03. Parental notification 24:05:26.01:08. Referral to IEP team for expulsion of students

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Article 24:07. Student Due Process

Chapter 24:07:02. Short-term suspension procedure

24:07:02:01.

Short-term suspension procedure

Chapter 24:07:03. Long-term suspension procedure

24:07:03:01.

24:07:03:02. 24:07:03:03. 24:07:03:04. 24:07:03:06. 24:07:03:07.

Written report required

Right to request hearing-Notice of hearing Right of waiver Hearing procedure Right of appeal Attendance policies

Chapter 24:07:04. Expulsion procedure

24:07:04:01. 24:07:04:02. 24:07:04:03. 24:07:04:04. 24:07:04:05. 24:07:04:06. 24:07:04:07.

Written report required Notice of hearing Right of waiver Hearing procedure Right of appeal Attendance policies Referral to placement committee of students in need of special education or special education and related services

Article 24:55. Public School Accountability System

Chapter 24:55:01. Definitions

24:55:01:01.

Definitions

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Codes of Conduct

Authority to Develop and Establish Codes of Conduct

LAWS

? 13-32-1. Disciplinary authority over students on school premises. Superintendents, principals, supervisors, and teachers have disciplinary authority over all students while the students are in school or participating in or attending school sponsored activities whether on or off school premises. Superintendents and principals may also discipline students for aggressive or violent behavior that disrupts school or that affects a health or safety factor of the school or its programs.

REGULATIONS

No relevant regulations found.

Scope

LAWS

? 13-32-1. Disciplinary authority over students on school premises. Superintendents, principals, supervisors, and teachers have disciplinary authority over all students while the students are in school or participating in or attending school sponsored activities whether on or off school premises. Superintendents and principals may also discipline students for aggressive or violent behavior that disrupts school or that affects a health or safety factor of the school or its programs.

? 13-32-2. Physical force authorized when reasonable and necessary-Attendance at school functions away from premises-Authority of bus drivers. Superintendents, principals, supervisors, and teachers and their aids and assistants, have the authority, to use the physical force that is reasonable and necessary for supervisory control over students. Like authority over students is given any person delegated to supervise children who have been authorized to attend a school function away from their school premises and to school bus drivers while students are riding, boarding, or leaving the buses.

REGULATIONS

No relevant regulations found.

Communication of Policy

LAWS

No relevant laws found.

REGULATIONS

No relevant regulations found.

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