SD HB 1003: amend provisions pertaining to the required criminal background investigation of certain school employees.
SD HB 1003 proposes amendments to criminal background check requirements for school employees, which may extend to childcare providers. The bill could mandate more frequent or comprehensive background checks, affecting hiring and compliance processes.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Childcare Licensing space on July 15, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All childcare providers in South Dakota, including center-based, family child-care homes, multi-site operators, and faith-based programs. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: The bill is pending; no immediate deadline. If passed, compliance likely required by July 1, 2025.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Childcare Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The bill may expand the scope or frequency of required criminal background investigations for employees, potentially including volunteers or contractors.
Who it affects
All childcare providers in South Dakota, including center-based, family child-care homes, multi-site operators, and faith-based programs.
What you must do
Monitor bill progress and prepare to update background check policies and procedures if enacted.
Deadline
The bill is pending; no immediate deadline. If passed, compliance likely required by July 1, 2025.
Source: https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Bills/Session/71
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