South Dakota Department of Education - New Home School Site to be available on July 20th, 2021
Parents/Guardians will be able to submit their alternative instruction notification through the new Alternative Instruction Notification system. This system will go live on July 20, 2021.
Families wishing to participate in activities or enroll in dual credit prior to August 1st:
- If your child had a notification for alternative instruction on file with the resident district for the 2020-21 school year:
- Contact the school district to sign up for school activities beginning prior to August 1st.
- Families will need to provide proof of birth date and complete the relevant documents for participation in activities.
- When the new notification form is available, submit an alternative instruction notification for the student, to begin with the 2021-22 school year.
- If your child did not have a notification for alternative instruction on file for the 2020-21 school year and wishes to participate in activities or enroll in dual credit prior to August 1st:
- Complete the temporary notification form (pdf) (word doc) and submit it to the resident school district. The notification will fulfill the official notification requirement, to begin with the 2021-22 school year.
- Contact the school district to sign up for school activities beginning prior to August 1st.
- Families will need to provide proof of birth date and complete the relevant documents for participation.
COMING SOON! An FAQ document, addressing common questions regarding the new legislation and requirements.
During the 2021 legislative session, SB 177 revised the provisions of parental choice regarding compulsory school attendance. On July 1, 2021 the revised law went into effect.
Parents/guardians who choose to provide alternative instruction pursuant to SDCL 13-27-3 are required to file an Alternative Instruction Notification. The notification must be submitted on a form provided by the Department of Education.
For questions regarding Alternative Instruction/Home Schooling, contact Carol Uecker at (605) 773-4771.