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South Dakota

Status and Demographic Content

State Details

Latest Status
Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction: South Dakota Governor Signed Final Legislation
Demographic Data

State residents include: 

  • 3,597 active-duty service members 
  • 1,200 active-duty spouses 
  • 2,174 active-duty children 
  • 6,581 National Guard and reserve members 
  • 3,115 National Guard and reserve spouses 
  • 5,933 National Guard and reserve children 

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023. 

Regional Liaison

  • Michelle Richart
    Midwest Regional Liaison
    Midwest Region
    CO, IA, KS, ND, NE, SD
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    Ms. Richart became Midwest region liaison in 2023. Prior to joining the DSLO, she practiced law in the defense, corporate and nonprofit sectors and volunteered in a variety of military family advocacy and policy positions. Ms. Richart is a military spouse and graduate of the Nebraska College of Law.

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State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities
See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Emeritus Priorities

No priorities are currently in this status.