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IDTitleShort DescriptionPublic Hearing DatesInterim Commitee HearingComment Deadline
ARSD 24:43 These rules have been withdrawn------------------------------------------ The effect of the rules will be to prohibit the adoption of content standards that promote inherently divisive concepts and revise language regarding waivers of administrative rules. The reason for adopting the proposed rules is to comply with Executive Order 2022-02 and clarify the justification required for waivers of administrative rules. 08/22/2022 08/17/2022
Amendment of proposed Administrative Rules of South Dakota numbered §§ 74:05:05:16, 74:05:05:17, 74:05:05:18, 74:05:05:19, 74:05:05:20, 74:05:05:21, and 74:05:05:21.01 The effect of the rules will be to redistrict the director areas of seven water development districts. The reason for amending the rules is to reflect the changes of district director areas due to the 2020 Census. 09/29/2022 11/01/2022 09/28/2022
ARSD 24:43(Dual Credit) The effect of the rules will be to require all school districts to uniformly transcribe postsecondary credits onto a student’s high school transcript. The reason for adopting the proposed rules is to comply with SB 182 (13-28-37). 07/07/2023 11/07/2023 07/05/2023
ARSD 24:08:01:01, 24:08:02:04, and 24:08:03:03 The effect of the proposed amended rules is to clarify references to educators and to add a requirement to the code of ethics for the reporting of violations of the code. The rules are intended to ensure that educators make a report when they become aware of a violation of the code of ethics. 06/27/2023 06/22/2023
Amendment to rule 12:53:01:02 to adopt the current Association of American Feed Control Officials section model bill and regulation. The Association of American Feed control Officials (AAFCO) made changes to the official publication and updated the model bill and regulations. This change will better align with the Pet Food Label Modernization Act. 08/23/2023 09/07/2023
ARSD 24:11:03:01 Administrators (Code of Ethics) The effect of the proposed amended rule is to add a requirement to the code of ethics for the reporting of violations of the code. The rule is intended to ensure that administrators make a report when they become aware of a violation of the code of ethics. 08/22/2023 08/17/2023
Added rule 12:68:15:12 would be sales of retail meat products would occur only when the producing retail store has full control of the sanitation, storage, and transportation until purchased by the consumer. Current meat production under retail exemption does not require records to verify the product was handled, cooked, cooled, or stored appropriately. Restricting meat product sales outside the producing establishment ensures control of the product during storage until purchased by the consumer. 12/05/2023 12/05/2023 12/01/2023
ARSD 24:57 (Teacher Performance Standards and Evaluation) CANCELED------- The effect of the rules will be to revise teacher evaluations by making student learning objectives optional, require the scoring of component 3d (Using Assessment in Instruction), revise outdated timelines, and clarify and update language. The reason for adopting the proposed rules is to provide South Dakota school districts with more flexibility in how they assess teacher effectiveness in relation to student growth while ensuring formative assessments are utilized to elicit evidence of student learning. 08/18/2025 08/15/2025
South Dakota Conservation Commission Administrative Rules Hearing The South Dakota Conservation Commission is seeking to update their administrative rules in Chapter 12:03:01 (General Administration) and Chapter 12:03:06 (Soil Conservation Award Program) to reflect current state statutes. 09/16/2024 10/22/2024 09/12/2024
Amendment of proposed Administrative Rules of South Dakota numbered: §74:05:05:20 and §74:05:05:21.01 Update director areas for the East Dakota and Vermillion Basin Water Development Districts based on legislative action in 2024 concerning SDCL Chapters 46A-3A-3 and 46A-3A-7.1 and add McCook County based on a public vote in November 2022. 09/26/2024 10/22/2024 09/23/2024
South Dakota Brand Board - Amendments to 12:10:02:25 and 12:10:02:34 to 12:10:02:36 inclusvie. The effect of rule, §12:10:02:25, will change the Lifetime Travel Permit fee on horses. The current fee is $20.00 per Lifetime Permit. The proposed fee is $40.00 per Lifetime Permit. The effect of rules §§12:10:02:34 to 12:10:02:36, inclusive, will update laws implemented to current state statutes. 10/03/2024 09/30/2024
Amendments to 74:36 Air Pollution Control Program The South Dakota Air Quality Program is seeking to update their administrative rules in Chapter 74:36 (Air Pollution Control Program) 07/17/2025 07/11/2025
South Dakota Animal Industry Board The effect of the rules will update definitions to more accurately reflect current terminology and to modernize language of reference material. 12:68:03:05 is being updated to add municipal or other permitted solid waste landfills to the rule to reflect current practice. The reason for adopting the proposed rules is to make definitions more consistent with national health programs and to allow for carcass disposal in a safe and secure method. 07/14/2026 09/09/2026 07/13/2026
South Dakota State Brand Board The effect of this rule would increase the Livestock Ownership Inspection Fee $0.45 per head. The current inspection fee is $1.00 per head and this rule would set the fee at $1.45 per head. 08/05/2026 08/18/2026 07/30/2026