repeal the special donations fund and make an appropriation to the Department of Education for the provision of a grant to support the Jobs for America's Graduates-South Dakota program.

More career-readiness funding for South Dakota schools

Beginning June 30, 2026, the law ends the special donations fund and transfers its remaining money to the general fund. It provides $500,000 from the general fund to the Department of Education for a grant to a South Dakota nonprofit. The grant supports Jobs for America's Graduates-South Dakota in South Dakota school districts and accredited nonpublic schools. The nonprofit can only match private contributions, match federal education or career-readiness grants, or support larger partnerships it participates in. The matching funds must be contributions or grants received by the program. All money generated and work supported must serve program operations at those schools, not an endowment. The Education Secretary approves payment vouchers, and the State Auditor issues payments. Money not lawfully spent or committed returns under the state's budget procedures.