S.D. Admin. R. 24:14:14:16

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 24:14:14:16 - Appointment of mediator

The mediation process shall be conducted by a qualified and impartial mediator who is trained in effective mediation techniques. The department shall maintain a list of individuals who are qualified mediators and knowledgeable in laws and regulations relating to the provision of Part C services. Mediators shall be selected on a random, rotational, or other impartial basis. An individual who serves as a mediator:

(1) May not be an employee of the department, a public agency, or a nonpublic service provider that is involved in the provision of early intervention or other services to the child; and

(2) May not have a personal or professional interest that conflicts with the person's objectivity.

A person who otherwise qualifies as a mediator is not an employee of the department, a public agency, or a nonpublic service provider solely because the person is paid by the department to serve as a mediator.

S.D. Admin. R. 24:14:14:16

20 SDR 223, effective 7/7/1994; 26 SDR 153, effective 5/22/2000; 35 SDR 82, effective 10/22/2008.

General Authority: SDCL 13-37-1.1.

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