South Dakota Partners in Education
South Dakota Partners in Education (SDPE) is the only scholarship granting organization in South Dakota's Partners in Education Tax Credit Program, funded by insurance companies that receive a 100% credit against the state insurance premium tax. For 2025-26 it awarded 1,783 scholarships averaging $2,457 at 48 partner private schools, using $5 million in tax-credit contributions. SDPE says it intends to participate in the federal scholarship tax credit in 2027.
- Tax-credit scholarship organization
- Federal tax credit SGO
For families
Families apply through TADS during SDPE's application window and must enroll at a partner school. Scholarships are paid by check to the school, endorsed by the parent. Income eligibility lasts three years once established, subject to funding.
For donors
State program: insurance companies doing business in South Dakota receive a premium tax credit equal to 100% of approved contributions. Federal program: individuals may claim up to $1,700 for gifts from January 1, 2027, under proposed Treasury rules.
About South Dakota Partners in Education
- States served
- South Dakota
- Who it serves
- Income-eligible K-12 students at accredited private schools that partner with SDPE; students in foster care qualify regardless of income.
- Programs
- South Dakota Partners in Education Tax Credit Program; Federal scholarship tax credit (planned)
- Last checked
- Oct 13, 2026
Profile compiled from the organization’s site and official state lists. Each SGO sets its own rules and decides every application.
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