U.S. Department of Education Grants South Dakota a Returning Education to the States (RES) Waiver and Ed-Flex Application Approval

The U.S. Department of Education has approved South Dakota's Returning Education to the States (RES) Waiver and Ed-Flex application, providing the state with greater flexibility to align federal education funds with its priorities. This makes South Dakota the sixth state to receive a RES waiver, allowing it to consolidate over $19 million in federal funds through 2029.