Title 28 — PUBLIC WELFARE AND ASSISTANCE
28 chapters · 329 sections in this title.
SDCL § 28-10-1 Definition of terms
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Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Director," the director of service to the blind and visually impaired; (2) "Division," the Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired; (3) "Impediment to employment," a physical or mental condition which constitutes, contributes t…
SDCL § 28-10-10 Vocational rehabilitation services provided to eligible persons
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The Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired shall provide vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with visual disabilities determined by the director to be eligible. Source: SL 1947, ch 248 , § 4; SDC Supp 1960, § 55.39B04; SL 1977, ch 226 , § 20; SL 1994…
SDCL § 28-10-11 Rehabilitation services provided based on economic need
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Except as otherwise provided by law or as specified in the state plan agreement with the federal government, the following rehabilitation services shall be provided to individuals with a visual impairment based upon their economic need: (1) Physical restoration; (2) Transportatio…
SDCL § 28-10-13 Certification of funds for disbursement
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In carrying out his duties under this chapter, the director of service to the blind and visually impaired shall make certification for disbursement, in accordance with regulations, of funds available for services including vocational rehabilitation. Source: SL 1947, ch 248 , § 3;…
SDCL § 28-10-14 Review of determinations of counselor or coordinator--Written final determination by division director required
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The director shall establish procedures, pursuant to chapter 1-26 , for the review of determinations made by a rehabilitation counselor or coordinator upon the request of the individual with a visual disability, or the individual's parents or guardians. The procedures shall inclu…
SDCL § 28-10-16 Unauthorized use of records and lists as misdemeanor--Dismissal
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It shall be a Class 1 misdemeanor and subject the violator to dismissal, except for purposes directly connected with the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program, and in accordance with regulations, for any person or persons to solicit, disclose, receive, or make u…
SDCL § 28-10-18 Cooperation with public and private agencies in rehabilitation studies and programs
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In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired may cooperate with other departments, agencies, and institutions, both public and private, in providing for the vocational rehabilitation of persons with visual disabilities i…
SDCL § 28-10-2.1 Division created
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There is hereby created a division for the purpose of rehabilitation of and services to individuals with visual disabilities to be known as the "Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired." Source: SL 1973, ch 2 , § 74; SL 1977, ch 226 , § 16; SL 1994, ch 231 , § 2. 2…
SDCL § 28-10-20 Reciprocal agreements with other states for vocational rehabilitation
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In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired is authorized among other things to enter into reciprocal agreements with other states to provide for the vocational rehabilitation of residents of the states concerned to the…
SDCL § 28-10-21 Procedural regulations made by secretary
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The director of service to the blind and visually impaired shall recommend to the secretary of the Department of Human Services who may promulgate rules for the Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired in accordance with chapter 1-26 governing: (1) The protection of…
SDCL § 28-10-25 Board of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired created
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There is hereby created a Board of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired. Source: SL 1990, ch 213 , § 1; SL 1993, ch 20 , § 2; SL 2001, ch 155 , § 1. 28-10-26. Repealed by SL 2001, ch 155 § 2
SDCL § 28-10-5 Subordinate administrative units within division
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The director of service to the blind and visually impaired shall establish appropriate subordinate administrative units within the Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired. Source: SL 1947, ch 248 , § 3; SDC Supp 1960, § 55.39B03 (2); SL 1977, ch 226 , § 17.
SDCL § 28-10-6 Employment of personnel for division
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The director of service to the blind and visually impaired shall employ, pursuant to chapter 3-6D , personnel as the director deems necessary for the efficient performance of the Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired. Source: SL 1943, ch 267 , § 3; SL 1945, ch 30…
SDCL § 28-10-7 Political activity by vocational rehabilitation employees prohibited--Discharge or suspension for violation
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No officer or employee engaged in the administration of the vocational rehabilitation program shall take any active part in the management of political campaigns or participate in any political activity, except that he shall retain the right to vote as he may please and to expres…
SDCL § 28-10-8 Delegation of powers by director--Powers not subject to delegation
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The director of service to the blind and visually impaired may delegate to any officer or employee of the Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired such of his powers and duties, except the making of the division's rules, as may be necessary or appropriate. Source: S…