Effective May 1, 2025: New Administrative Rules Process Regarding Psychoactive Medications

The new version of the rules removed the mandatory review by human rights committees for sedation and for medications that are for stabilization or treatment of diagnosed medical or psychiatric conditions.

Final version available at Rules.SD.Gov.

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South Dakota Parent Connection is excited to share a new training for parents and professionals called “Qualifying for an IEP: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding the Special Education Evaluation Process.”

This easy-to-follow training explains how schools decide if a child qualifies for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It breaks down the evaluation process step by step, so families and professionals know what to expect and how to work together.