If a child is considered to be a child with special needs because of a physical or mental incapacity, the client shall supply, from a physician, physician's assistant, nurse practitioner, psychologist, psychiatric social worker, special education teacher, physical or occupational therapist, or social worker, a document attesting to the child's incapacity and need for special accommodations.

If a child is considered to be a child with special needs because the child is under court supervision, the client shall supply a copy of the court order requiring the child care.

Source: 18 SDR 112, effective January 9, 1992; 19 SDR 102, effective January 18, 1993; 21 SDR 86, effective November 6, 1994; 27 SDR 43, effective October 26, 2000 ; 49 SDR 21, effective September 12, 2022 .

General Authority: SDCL 28-1-61 (1)(5) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-1-60 .

Prior versions effective: 2000-10-26.