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SDCL § 13-27-1 — from six years old until eighteen years old or graduation, and kindergarten before age seven

A parent or guardian of a child at least six years old by September's start causes the child to attend a public or nonpublic school, or receive alternative instruction, until the child is eighteen years old, graduates, or is excused or withdraws as the chapter allows.

  • SDCL § 13-27-1
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Kindergarten. Each child attends kindergarten before age seven, apart from a child transferring from another state who never attended it.

  • SDCL § 13-27-1

A particular child is a question for the school district or a licensed South Dakota attorney.

  • SDCL § 13-27-1
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  1. SDCL § 13-27-1 — Duty of person controlling child; Kindergarten; Transfer from another state

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