Section 13-28-39 - Payment by state of tuition costs in residential treatment centers or groupcare centers for minors--Tuition rate setting authority. - South Dakota Statutes

13-28-39. Payment by state of tuition costs in residential treatment centers or group care centers for minors--Tuition rate setting authority. The Department of Social Services shall pay tuition costs and related service costs for students in residential treatment centers or group care centers for minors who are under the care and custody of the Department of Social Services, the Unified Judicial System, or other entities approved by the secretary of the Department of Social Services. The Department of Social Services will have rate setting authority for tuition costs and related service costs.
The secretary of the Department of Social Services may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, pertaining to:
(1) The amount, scope, and duration of services;
(2) The basis for and extent of provider payments;
(3) The method and amount of payment;
(4) The methods of recoupment or recovery of overpayments;
(5) Administration, record keeping, and audit requirements;
(6) Compliance monitoring;
(7) Reporting requirement;
(8) Such other standards and requirements as may be necessary to ensure the efficient operation and administration of the program.

Source: SL 1995, ch 98, § 6; SL 2000, ch 84, § 9.