Summary

South Dakota HB 1164 (Open States or South Dakota Legislature) establishes a classroom innovation grant program. The grant will provide funding for classroom innovation using technology to enhance student learning. The bill appropriates $500,000 for the distribution of the grants.

Legislative Analysis

SD HB 1164 establishes a classroom innovation grant program through the Department of Education. The program’s purpose is to provide funding for classroom innovation that allows teachers to utilize technology in creative and innovative ways in order to enhance the learning and achievement of their students. Individual teachers, school districts, or education service agencies are eligible to submit applications to receive grant funding.

The legislation includes a one-time $500,000 appropriation from the general fund to the Department of Education for distribution through the classroom innovation grant program. The maximum grant amount is $25,000 and grants will be awarded through a competitive process. All proposals will be read and judged by a review committee that will determine the award winners. Awards will be announced by August 1, 2013 and funds must be expended by June 30, 2014.

Legislative History

Detailed Vote History: Legiscan | Open States

Approved by Governor Dennis Daugaard on 3/25/2013