S.D. Codified Laws § 26-8A-5 (2026)
As used in §§ 26-8A-3 and 26-8A-7, the terms "teacher," "school counselor," "school official," "school administrator," "school principal," and "school superintendent" apply to any person substantially performing the respective duties of any such position in a public or private school, whether accredited or unaccredited, and to any person providing instruction pursuant to § 13-27-3.
Source: SL 1989, ch 232 ; SL 1991, ch 217 , § 114B; SDCL Supp, § 26-10-10.2.