South Dakota § 13-42-12 Procedures for revocation or suspension of certificate.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 13-42-12 — Procedures for revocation or suspension of certificate.

South Dakota § 13-42-12

Title 13EDUCATION

Ch. 13-41CERTIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, AND SUPERINTENDENTS

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 13-42-12 (2026).

Text

Except as provided in § 13-42-10 , any person may initiate proceedings for the revocation or suspension of a certificate. A written complaint shall be filed with the Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission or the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission. The complaint shall specify generally the nature and character of the charges, and within five days after filing, a copy of the complaint shall be served upon the certificate holder in person or by registered or certified mail addressed to the person's last known address. The certificate holder shall, within thirty days after the service of the complaint, file with the commission a written answer to the charges specified. The hearing shall be conducted consistent with the requirements of chapter 1-26 

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Except as provided in § 13-42-10 , any person may initiate proceedings for the revocation or suspension of a certificate. A written complaint shall be filed with the Professional Teachers Practices and Standards Commission or the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission. The complaint shall specify generally the nature and character of the charges, and within five days after filing, a copy of the complaint shall be served upon the certificate holder in person or by registered or certified mail addressed to the person's last known address. The certificate holder shall, within thirty days after the service of the complaint, file with the commission a written answer to the charges specified. The hearing shall be conducted consistent with the requirements of chapter 1-26 . Each commission may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26 , to further define the standards and procedures for conducting hearings and for filing, investigating, and resolving complaints.

Legislative History

SL 1955, ch 41, ch 16, § 6; SDC Supp 1960, § 15.3806; SL 1975, ch 128, § 300; SL 1985, ch 138; SL 1985, ch 139, § 16; SL 1989, ch 153, § 7; SL 1994, ch 132, § 1; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), § 63; SL 2015, ch 98, § 10.