South Dakota § 13-15-21 - Enrollment in adjoining school districts in Minnesota.
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§ 13-15-21. Enrollment in adjoining school districts in Minnesota.
Any student who resides in a South Dakota school district adjoining a school district in Minnesota may enroll in the adjoining school district in Minnesota under one of the following options:
(1) Any school board that operates a K-8 school or does not operate a school may contract with the adjoining school district in Minnesota;
(2) Any school board may assign students to the adjoining school district in Minnesota. Any person who is aggrieved by the assignment decision of the school board may request a hearing within thirty days before the secretary of the Department of Education or the secretary's representative. If the Department of Education has not rendered a decision within thirty days following final submission of appeal, the board's decision is affirmed; or
(3) Any school board may enter into a memorandum of agreement with the school board of the adjoining school district in Minnesota to permit students from both school districts to enroll in either school district.
The intention of a Minnesota student to enroll in a South Dakota school shall be made known to the affected school before July first of the school term.
Source: SL 1992, ch 123, § 1; SL 1993, ch 132, § 1; SL 2003, ch 272, § 63.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 13-15-21
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 13-15-21 cover?
Section 13-15-21 ("Enrollment in adjoining school districts in Minnesota.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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