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SD Legislators Look for More Answers from the Regents

SD Legislators Look for More Answers from the Regents

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The South Dakota Board of Regents presented their budget request to legislators last week, asking for a four percent increase and funds for a new scholarship program.

Representative Jean Hunhoff of Yankton says that comes at a time of little student growth at the universities..

Hunhoff says they want more information on the need for remedial classes…

Hunhoff says increasing enrollment would take pressure off tuition..

Hunhoff says they will have more discussions with Regents staff before the end of the legislative session.

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