An Act to repeal certifications by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:

Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added:

13-42-26.1. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards--Entitlement to stipends.

Any teacher who completed all requirements for certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, before July 1, 2021, is entitled to receive all stipends provided for in accordance with § 13-42-26, as that section existed on June 30, 2021.

Section 2. That § 13-42-26 be REPEALED.

13-42-26. Certification by National Board for Professional Teaching Standards--Reimbursement for fees--Stipend for certified teachers--Adoption of rules.