{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-13-53-25","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 13-53-25","heading":"Residence in state for sole purpose of attending institution of higher education not counted for residency requirement.","body":"Physical presence in South Dakota for the predominant purpose of attending a college, university, or other institution of higher education does not count in determining the twelve-month period of residence. Absence from South Dakota for such purpose does not deprive a person of resident student status.","path":["TITLE 13. EDUCATION","CHAPTER 13-53. ADMINISTRATION OF STATE INSTITUTIONS"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/13-53-25","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:56Z","sha256":"3833e4412570e4974e7be80e7c4b7d95e77ac21d3ba8ab2f7f7b12ded4ca7248","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-13-53-24","next":"us-sd/sdcl-13-53-26"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}