SDCL § 13-42-10: Suspension or refusal to issue or renew certificate for breach of contract.

The secretary may suspend or refuse to issue or renew any certificate for a period not to exceed one year for breaking a contract with a school. However, the secretary may not suspend the certificate if the school board or governing body collects liquidated damages pursuant to the terms of the contract. In order to initiate proceedings pursuant to this section, the school board or governing body employing the certificate holder shall file a complaint pursuant to § 13-42-12.