South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 24 - EDUCATION
Article 24:05 - Special education
Chapter 24:05:16 - Personnel development and qualifications
Section 24:05:16:16.01 - Paraprofessionals and assistants
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
Paraprofessionals and assistants who are appropriately trained and supervised in accordance with this section may be used to assist in the provision of special education and related services to children with disabilities under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. At a minimum, the following standards must be met:
(1) Paraprofessionals must have a high school diploma or GED;
(2) Paraprofessionals must work within defined roles and responsibilities as identified by the school district;
(3) Paraprofessionals must work under the supervision of, and be evaluated by, certified staff; and
(4) Each school district must describe the training to be provided paraprofessionals in the staff development component of the district's comprehensive plan under § 24:05:16:05.
General Authority: SDCL 13-37-1.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-37-1.1.
