Bill to allow publicly funded charter schools in South Dakota narrowly advances

By: Joshua Haiar

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 592

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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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.

Charter schools are publicly funded, privately run, tuition-free schools that operate independently of the local school district and with some autonomy over scheduling and curricula. The schools receive public money based on the number of students they enroll.

A handful of states, …

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