S.D. Admin. R. 24:14:13:06

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 30, September 3, 2024

Section 24:14:13:06 - Participation in IFSP meetings and periodic reviews

The initial meeting and each annual meeting to evaluate the IFSP must include the following participants:

(1) The parent or parents of the child;

(2) Other family members, as requested by the parent, if feasible;

(3) An advocate or person outside the family, if the parent requests that the person participate;

(4) The service coordinator who has been designated by the contractor to be responsible for implementation of the IFSP;

(5) A person or persons directly involved in conducting evaluations and assessments;

(6) As appropriate, the person or persons who will be providing early intervention services to the child or family;

(7) A LEA representative at the initial eligibility determination; and

(8) A LEA representative if the child is in need of prolonged assistance.

If a person listed in subdivision (5) of this section is unable to attend a meeting, the person shall participate by state approved other means, by having a knowledgeable authorized representative attend the meeting, or by making pertinent records available for the meeting.

Each periodic review must provide for the participation of the persons listed in subdivisions (1) to (4), inclusive, of this section. If conditions warrant, provisions must be made for the participation of other representatives identified in this section.

S.D. Admin. R. 24:14:13:06

20 SDR 223, effective 7/7/1994; 28 SDR 105, effective 1/31/2002; 35 SDR 82, effective 10/22/2008; 39 SDR 109, effective 12/17/2012; 49 SDR 7, effective 7/31/2022

General Authority: SDCL 13-37-1.1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-23, 13-14-1, 13-37-1.1.