South Dakota Statutes
§ 13-33-17 — American sign language recognized--Authorized in high school and colleges--Encouraged in elementary schools.
South Dakota § 13-33-17
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Bluebook
S.D. Codified Laws § 13-33-17 (2026).
Text
American sign language is hereby recognized as a language. Any high school may offer American sign language as a for-credit elective pursuant to rules adopted by the South Dakota Board of Education Standards. The teaching of American sign language is encouraged at the elementary level.
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Legislative History
SL 1991, ch 148, §§
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