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USD Law School Task Force Reaches Consensus

USD Law School Task Force Reaches Consensus

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The USD Law School Task Force wrapped up their discussions last week by recommending the law school stay on campus in Vermillion, but also open an educational facility in Sioux Falls.
Task Force Chairman, Representative Mark Mickelson of Sioux Falls, says the focus has to be on improving the program over building upgrades……

Mickelson says an advisory council would be a good addition……

Mickelson says he will sponsor a bill in the next session to help fund the Sioux Falls location…..

The task force was formed to help improve low student numbers.

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