Department of Education



ARSD 24:28:01:01 (Meaning of terms)

The effect of the rule will be to update the certification rule to extend the length of time a long-term substitute can act as the teacher of record and provide additional flexibility for leave pursuant to FMLA or when the individual has a teaching certificate. The reason for adopting the proposed rule is to provide more clarity and flexibility for school districts in hiring long-term substitutes.

New content is added below as the draft rules move through the rule-making process.






Interim Rules Hearing
Important Dates
Public Hearing:
Comment Deadline:
Interim Rules Committee Hearing:
Filed-Secretary of State:
Rule Effective:
10/18/2021
10/15/2021
11/15/2021
11/17/2021
12/07/2021
Agency Contact: Amanda LaCriox mail to: DOEAdminRules@state.sd.us