Transportation expenses may be paid by the department when foster parents are required to transport children to school and this expense is not reimbursed by the local school district or the Department of Education. The cost of transportation shall be based on the number of miles traveled for the average school month and shall be added to the foster parent's monthly request for payment. Mileage is reimbursed at the rate established in § 5:01:02:01 or 5:01:02:01.01, as applicable, for the use of a privately owned automobile. The department does not pay transportation expenses when a foster parent also transports his or her own children to the same school.
S.D. Admin. R. 67:14:31:51
General Authority: SDCL 26-4-7(2).
Law Implemented: SDCL 26-4-7(2).