South Dakota § 13-37-2 - Special education defined--Conformity to approved program where possible.
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§ 13-37-2. Special education defined--Conformity to approved program where possible.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "special education" means educational services and auxiliary services provided children in need of special education or special education and related services pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and shall include school instruction conforming as nearly as possible to the school program as defined in accreditation rules under duly qualified special education teachers to the extent that the child in need of special education or special education and related services is capable of profiting.
Source: SL 1955, ch 41, ch 12, § 4; SDC Supp 1960, § 15.3004 (2); SL 1964, ch 44; SL 1966, ch 43; SL 1968, ch 51, § 1 (1); SL 1969, ch 58; SL 1975, ch 128, § 231; SL 1976, ch 121, § 2.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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