FOR AN ACT ENTITLED, An Act to authorize a private school to hold dual status as an alternative instruction program under certain conditions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
    Section 1. That chapter 13-27 be amended by adding a NEW SECTION to read:

    If a private school is also considered an alternative instruction program, the school may elect to hold dual status as both an alternative instruction program and as a private school. If a private school elects dual status, the following provisions apply:

            (1)    The program shall continue its status as an alternative instruction program and remains subject to the provisions of chapter 13-27;

            (2)    The program is not accredited and not subject to the requirements for accredited nonpublic schools;

            (3)    The program is not subject to any requirements except those applicable to an alternative instruction program; and

            (4)    Attendance in a dual status program complying with the alternative instruction

provisions of chapter 13-27 satisfies the requirements of § 13-27-1.

    A private school may make or revoke a dual status election at any time pursuant to § 13-27-3 by sending a written notice to the applicable school board. The notice shall be maintained pursuant to the requirements of § 13-27-3. The dual status election remains in effect until revoked.