S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:17:22
Before a child may be admitted to a registered or licensed provider, the provider shall require a child's parent or guardian to submit a written statement signed by a licensed physician, physician's assistant, certified nurse practitioner, or community health nurse or an immunization record from the South Dakota Immunization Information System showing that the child meets the minimum immunization requirements as recommended by the Department of Health. The provider shall ensure that immunization levels of all children are current. For children who begin the series late or are more than one month behind in immunizations, the immunization levels of these children must show current progress toward achieving adequate immunization levels as recommended by a licensed physician, physician's assistant, certified nurse practitioner, or community health nurse. A grace period may be allowed for a child experiencing homelessness or for a child in foster care.
A child is exempt from meeting the minimum age-specific immunization levels if the child's parent or guardian has certification from a licensed physician stating that the physical condition of the child is such that a test or immunization would endanger the child's life or health or if the child's parent or guardian has signed a written statement that the child is an adherent to a religious doctrine whose teachings are opposed to such tests and immunizations.
If a child suffers an illness during the day, the child must be separated from other children and the child's parents must be notified. The program shall notify the Department of Health if any child in the program contracts a communicable disease. The program shall follow the Department of Health's recommendations for addressing a situation involving a communicable disease.
To prevent cross-contamination and the spread of infectious diseases, a program shall provide an individual storage unit or container for each child's personal articles including combs, brushes, towels, and clothing.
S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:17:22
General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.
Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16(2)(3)(4)(6).