A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the South Dakota State Board of Education on December 10, 2024. The request, issued by us at Rushmore State News, sought details about the instructional mandates for state K-12 schools in South Dakota.
The specifics of the request included a comprehensive list of all required courses and general instruction mandates for state K-12 schools. This is part of our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
As a media organization, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await the response from the South Dakota State Board of Education and will continue our work in ensuring transparency in local government affairs.
