Right of employee to run for office

SDCL § 13-43-15.1 — under EMPLOYMENT OF TEACHERS.

SDCL § 13-43-15.1

No employee of a public school shall lose his job or status on the job for becoming a candidate for any public office if it does not entail neglect of duty. Source: SL 1973, ch 111 ; SL 1975, ch 128 , § 314.