Issue Briefs
During the Legislative Session, ASBSD staff produces comprehensive and informative issue briefs that detail specific topics or pieces of legislation. ASBSD Issue Briefs provide public education advocates with the knowledge and talking points to effectively communicate with legislators and the public and empower school board members and administrators to be more willing advocates at the local level.
Issue Briefs for the 2010 Legislative Session
Charter Schools and Senate Bill 63 (word file)
Contains an overview of charter schools, Senate Bill 63 and a comparison of the legislation to model charter legislation. 01.22.2010.
Federal Priorities Impacting K-12 Education in South Dakota (word file)
Position paper presented to Federal Lawmakers at the NSBA's 2010 FRN Conference. 01.27.2009
Issue Briefs for the 2009 Legislative Session
Contains a summary of legislation enacted during the 2009 Legislative Session, including a break-down of school funding. 04.08.2009
2009 Legislative Issues Impacting K-12 Funding (word file) Details Gov. Rounds' budget proposal, status of funding legislation as of 03.03.09, and a detail of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Posted 03.03.09.
Federal Priorities Impacting K-12 Education (word file) 01.30.09.