SDCL § 13-52-6: Direct endowments--Uses limited.

All endowments, gifts, and bequests made directly to any state institution of higher education, and the income therefrom, shall belong to and be used only by that institution. Direct endowments, gifts, and bequests, including those received indirectly by foundations affiliated with an institution, may not be used to reduce its state appropriation. Nothing contained in this section may require the continuation of programs or program levels achieved as the result of those endowments, gifts, and bequests, nor may it apply to state appropriated funds.