permit a teacher to assist a student in objectively reviewing scientific information.
HB 1197 allows teachers in South Dakota to help students review scientific information in an objective manner. The bill authorizes educators to guide students through examining scientific data and concepts without bias. This provision directly affects public and private school teachers and students in the state. The legislation aims to ensure that science education includes balanced and factual instruction.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 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
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 6
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Education Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 9
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Education Motion to amend , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 7 Amendment 1197A
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to H.J. 171
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Jensen
RRepublican
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