If an individual who has special needs is required to travel on state business and that individual cannot find accessible rooms available at the customary state rates, the individual may be reimbursed for not more than $125 for the accessible room.
An individual with special needs is a person with a disability who requires lodging that is physically accessible.
To receive reimbursement under this section, the individual shall complete a form provided by the State Board of Finance and attach the form to the travel voucher. The form shall contain the name of the individual requesting the reimbursement, the individual's agency, the agency address and phone number, the individual's signature, the signature of the supervisor approving the request, and the date of the travel.
S.D. Admin. R. 5:01:02:14.01
General Authority: SDCL 3-9-2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 3-9-2.