13-1-48. Certain teachers required to take course in South Dakota Indian studies.

Any teacher new to the profession, from out-of-state, or certified after 1993 shall complete a three-credit-hour course in South Dakota Indian studies. The course shall include components specific to:

(1)    Language and cultural awareness;

(2)    History;

(3)    Educational theory and background of the traditional tribal education; and

(4)    Implementation and strategies of Indian learning styles, curriculum development and authentic assessment.

Source: SL 2007, ch 82, § 2; SL 2008, ch 69, § 1.