The secretary of education, through the director, may receive, acquire, have charge of, and operate all properties for the purposes authorized in this chapter. The secretary may acquire by gift, subject to the provisions of § 5-24-12, or purchase real and personal property for the use of career and technical education and may dispose of or transfer the same whenever the purposes of this chapter are benefited. The secretary may not purchase, lease, sell, encumber, or alienate any real property without the consent and prior approval of the Legislature.
SDCL 13-39-29