For purposes of this article, the term state accreditation system, means a system established by the state to ensure that all public and non public school districts and public and non public schools comply with state law, administrative rule, and Department of Education policy in order that a uniform and free system of public education is maintained and open to all. The accreditation status of all public school districts shall be available to the public in department publications and on the department website.
S.D. Admin. R. 24:43:02:02
General Authority: SDCL 1-45-13, 13-1-12.1, 13-3-1.4, 13-3-47, 13-13-18.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-3-47.