Department of Education



ARSD 24:28 Educator Certification

The effect of the rules will be to eliminate unnecessary barriers to certification, clarify the requirements to obtain certification, ensure educators are adequately trained, provide additional flexibility for certification renewals, and clarify and update language.

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:
06/22/2026
06/17/2026


Agency Contact: Hailey Spaid mail to: DOEAdminRules@state.sd.us