Any resident of this state who is under twenty-one and has a hearing status that precludes receiving educational benefits through a public school is entitled to receive services through South Dakota Services for the Deaf. South Dakota Services for the Deaf may assist any person who is not a resident of the state, provided:

1. (1) The person meets the criteria established in this section;
2. (2) The Board of Regents determines that no resident of this state is denied assistance as a result; and
3. (3) Payment is received for any charges established by the Board of Regents.

Source: SDC 1939, § 55.4103; SL 1953, ch 296 , § 3; SL 1975, ch 128 , § 373; SL 1989, ch 171 , § 2; SL 2023, ch 62 , § 15.