A court order terminating parental rights is not considered deprivation of parental support or care pursuant to this article for the purpose of establishing initial eligibility for aid to families with dependent children foster care benefits.

Source: 4 SDR 60, effective March 26, 1978; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981 ; 52 SDR 55, effective December 2, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 28- 6-1 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28- 6 -1 .

Prior versions effective: 1981-07-01.