The Interim Joint Education Committee of the South Dakota Legislature heard some of the issues schools are facing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Wade Pogany, Executive Director of the Associated School Boards, says schools are operating but with daily hazards….

Pogany says schools have had many extra expenses due to pandemic costs……

The state has passed about one hundred sixteen million dollars in federal funds to the schools.

Pogany says school districts will need liability protections….

The interim committee will make spending recommendations if and when a special session is called.