South Dakota § 26-8A-12.1 Abuse and neglect screening of head start employees and adoptive or foster parents.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 26-8A-12.1 — Abuse and neglect screening of head start employees and adoptive or foster parents.

South Dakota § 26-8A-12.1

Title 26MINORS

Ch. 26-8PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM ABUSE OR NEGLECT

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S.D. Codified Laws § 26-8A-12.1 (2026).

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Upon receipt of a list of names of current or potential employees from a head start program director or the name of any person being considered as an adoptive or foster parent from a certified social worker eligible to engage in private independent practice as defined in § 36-26-17 , the secretary of the Department of Social Services shall compare the list to the central registry for abuse and neglect and report any findings to the requesting program director or social worker.

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Upon receipt of a list of names of current or potential employees from a head start program director or the name of any person being considered as an adoptive or foster parent from a certified social worker eligible to engage in private independent practice as defined in § 36-26-17 , the secretary of the Department of Social Services shall compare the list to the central registry for abuse and neglect and report any findings to the requesting program director or social worker.