S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:07:18
The facility shall establish and follow a written policy regarding discipline, behavior support, and intervention that must be made known to all children, families, guardians, staff, and placing agencies. This policy must encourage and support the positive development of children, nurture a culture of respect and safety, and emphasize proactive and preventive intervention. The policy must prohibit corporal punishment and methods that cause physical discomfort; chemical, mechanical, or peer restraint; denial or deprivation of sleep, nutrition, access to bathroom facilities, or family visits; verbal abuse, ridicule, or humiliation; shaming or sarcasm; group punishment; and impingements on the basic rights of children to care, protection, safety, and security.
Children may not discipline other residents.
S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:07:18
General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.
Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.