Post by Logan on Jun 22, 2016 3:03:47 GMT -6
South Dakota's adoption of Common Core standards was not illegal, a Hughes County judge ruled last week.
Two South Dakota parents filed a suit against Gov. Dennis Daugaard and the state in November arguing that South Dakota's involvement in an multi-state assessment group aligned with Common Core standards was illegal.
Last week, Circuit Court Judge Mark Barnett ruled that the state had not violated any federal or state laws.
"The governor was happy to see the judge agree with the state’s position," Tony Venhuizen, Daugaard's chief of staff, said in an email Monday.
Read more: www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2016/06/20/state-wins-over-parents-common-core-lawsuit/86139074/
Two South Dakota parents filed a suit against Gov. Dennis Daugaard and the state in November arguing that South Dakota's involvement in an multi-state assessment group aligned with Common Core standards was illegal.
Last week, Circuit Court Judge Mark Barnett ruled that the state had not violated any federal or state laws.
"The governor was happy to see the judge agree with the state’s position," Tony Venhuizen, Daugaard's chief of staff, said in an email Monday.
Read more: www.argusleader.com/story/news/education/2016/06/20/state-wins-over-parents-common-core-lawsuit/86139074/