Any parent or guardian of a student denied a certificate pursuant to §§ 13-27-6 and 13-27-6.1 who is dissatisfied with the decision of the school board may appeal the matter to the South Dakota Board of Education Standards who shall conduct a hearing pursuant to chapter 1-26. The state board’s decision shall be final as to the secretary’s right of appeal.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 13-27-8

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

Source: SDC 1939, § 15.3202; SL 1955, ch 41, ch 15, § 2; SL 1971, ch 116, § 4; SL 1981, ch 141, § 4; SL 1985, ch 401 (Ex. Ord. 85-3); SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), § 63; SL 2017, ch 81, § 57; SL 2021, ch 76, § 7.

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