South Dakota senators endorse ‘alternative setting’ for aggressive and violent students

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 616

Last Updated: 6 days, 7 hours ago

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PIERRE — Students who are aggressive or violent in the classroom could be sent to an alternative setting if Gov. Larry Rhoden signs two bills passed this week by South Dakota lawmakers.

Violence and verbal abuse toward teachers from students is rising, according to South Dakota Secretary of Education Joe Graves. He cited data from the Pew Research Center that says more than two-thirds of teachers nationally have been yelled at or verbally threatened …

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