South Dakota Senate Passes Bill Requiring Schools to Accept Cash

(Pierre, SD) — The South Dakota Senate has passed a bill requiring schools to accept cash for event tickets, reviving a measure that previously failed in the House. Supporters say it ensures accessibility, while opponents argue schools should set their own policies. Meanwhile, three education bills failed, including efforts to remove mandatory dorm and meal plans for college freshmen, require school board candidates to disclose party affiliation, and mandate Native American history standards statewide.