# South Dakota HB 1008: direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics.

South Dakota HB 1008, direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics., is a 100th South Dakota Legislature (2025) House bill sponsored by Nelson, Lauren (Republican), Rice, Kathy (Republican); status failed, last action 2026-01-26 (House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 31, NAYS 36) (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: South Dakota HB 1008
- State: South Dakota
- Session: 100th South Dakota Legislature (2025)
- Title: direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics.
- Status: failed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-01-26, House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 31, NAYS 36
- Sponsors: Nelson, Lauren (Republican), Rice, Kathy (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Subjects: Administrative Rule Revision, Education, School Curriculum, Uncodified Acts
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Nelson, Lauren (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: Rice, Kathy (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Andera, Bobbi L. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Baxter, Heather (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Carley, John (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Howard, Taffy (Republican), Senate
- Cosponsor: Jordan, Dylan C. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jorgenson, Terri (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Manhart, Logan (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Schwans, Tesa (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Shubeck, John (Republican), House

## Actions (7)

- 2026-01-26: House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 31, NAYS 36 (House)
- 2026-01-23: House of Representatives Deferred to another day, Passed (House)
- 2026-01-21: House Education Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 7 (House)
- 2026-01-21: House Education Motion to amend, Passed (House)
- 2026-01-21: House Education Motion to amend, Passed (House)
- 2026-01-21: Scheduled for hearing (House)
- 2026-01-13: First read in House and referred to House Education (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced, 2025-12-26: [PDF](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/295882.pdf)

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## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/295882.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 1035: modify provisions related to the licensure of public accountants.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1035-2025)
- [HB 1043: make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1043-2025)
- [HB 1034: increase fees for decals and license plates mailed to vehicle owners.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1034-2025)
- [HB 1020: increase the maximum amount allowable for the livestock ownership inspection fe…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1020-2025)
- [HB 1029: revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and preventio…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1029-2025)
- [HB 1028: establish a criminal background check requirement for multistate licensure unde…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1028-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/SD-HB1008-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).