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.
When Behavior Is a Concern Learning Series
Understand and Respond with Confidence
Challenging behavior can feel confusing and stressful. You may wonder why it keeps happening or what you should do differently.
When Behavior Is a Concern is a free, three-part learning series created to help parents and educators better understand behavior and feel more confident during hard moments.
In this series, you will learn:
- Why behavior is a message
- What happens in the brain during big feelings
- How to build safety and connection first
- Simple tools you can use at home or in the classroom
- How to respond calmly and teach new skills over time