Section 26-8A-12.3 - Central registry check of foster care, adoption, and child welfare agency employmentapplicants. - South Dakota Statutes

26-8A-12.3. Central registry check of foster care, adoption, and child welfare agency employment applicants. Upon the receipt of a written request from a licensed child welfare agency or a private child welfare agency whose licensure has been waived pursuant to § 26-6-9, the Department of Social Services shall conduct a check of the central registry for child abuse and neglect for foster care, adoption, or employment applicants and shall provide the results to the requesting agency. Further, upon written request from an agency that provides child welfare services for a federally recognized tribe, the department shall conduct a check of the central registry for child abuse and neglect for foster care or adoption applicants and shall provide the results to the requesting tribal agency. Prior to the department conducting any check of the central registry for child abuse and neglect pursuant to this section, the requesting agency shall provide to the department a consent signed by the applicant for foster care, adoption, or employment.

Source: SL 2007, ch 165, § 2.