HB 1020 South Dakota House · 2025 Regular Session

establish education savings accounts.

HB 1020 establishes education savings accounts for students in South Dakota, allowing parents to set aside funds for their children's future educational expenses. The bill permits eligible families to contribute money into these accounts, which can then be used to pay for tuition, fees, and other approved educational costs at participating schools. This legislation directly affects parents and guardians of students, providing them with a structured way to save and utilize funds for their children's education. The mechanism involves creating a formal system where contributions are tracked and withdrawals are permitted under specific conditions outlined in the law.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jan 29, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Jan 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 6
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Introduced
Education Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 1020B
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
First read in House and referred to H.J. 12
lower
12 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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