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Gov. Rhoden announces state participation in federal private education program, legislators bringing state spending oversight bills to next legislative session and School Finance and Accountability Board meeting | Nov. 17

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Gov. Larry Rhoden announces South Dakota’s participation in a federal program funding private education for students. While similar to waiver programs previously rejected by state lawmakers, these offer a distinction.

Legislators on a government oversight committee are looking to create more accountability around state spending. Proposals are namely pointed at spending choices made by former Gov. Kristi Noem.

The School Finance and Accountability Board recently approved three waiver requests past cash limits and recommended two schools receive financial penalties.

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Jackson Dircks is a Freeburg, Illinois, native. He received a degree from Augustana University in English and Journalism. He started at SDPB as an intern before transitioning to a politics, business and everything in-between reporter based in Sioux Falls.