make a decision on the measure that would require school students to use restrooms and locker rooms that match their biological sex. under the legislation, schools wou be required to make a reasonable accommodatio n for transgender students, such as single- occuncy bathroom. the american civil liberties union has condemned the measure as discriminatory, but supporters say it s meant to protect the privacy of students. if governor daugaard takes no action, it will become law without his signature. a proposed half-cent sales tax increase to help fund pay hikes for south dakota teachers has one more political test today. the state senate is scheduled to consider the bill. if senators approve, the measure would go to governor daugaard, who proposed it. supporters say south dakota needs a sustainable funding source to boost teacher pay. opponents argue that education could be prioritized in existing tax dollars. the house passed the bill with not a vote to spare last week. > wea
January 20, 2021
Phyllis Johns age 94 of Sibley, IA died Monday, January 18, 2021 at Keelson Harbour Assisted Living in Spirit Lake, IA.
A private funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2021at the First Presbyterian Church in Sibley, with Pastor Terry Simm officiating. Service will be recorded, and a link will be put on the Jurrens Funeral Home website for you to view service.
Burial will follow in the Holman Township Cemetery in Sibley.
Public visitation will be Thursday, January 21st from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Jurrens Funeral Home of Sibley. Masks are recommended and social distancing guidelines will be followed. Family will not be present.