Bill to allow publicly funded charter schools in South Dakota narrowly advances
Feb 17, 2026
Bill to allow publicly funded charter schools in South Dakota narrowly advances
Sioux Falls
Lawmakers advanced a bill to allow charter schools in South Dakota on a 4-3 committee vote Tuesday, after debate over whether the proposal would expand opportunity or further strain public schools.
Aspen Times
With rural school districts facing inflated costs and declining enrollment, projected increases in per-pupil funding are still leaving schools with tight budgets.
Boardhawk
Colorado lawmakers are moving a bill this session that could reshape how school districts plan and present local funding measures by requiring districts to engage charter schools earlier and more formally in the process.
