An adoptive study includes an evaluation of the applicant based on references, personal interviews, screenings against the central registry for substantiated reports of abuse or neglect, a criminal record check, information obtained from at least three character references, and home consultations.
An adoptive study must be updated on an annual basis.
S.D. Admin. R. 67:14:32:11.01
General Authority: SDCL 26-4-9.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 26-4-9.1.