<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><title></title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; } span.s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0-000000 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0-000001 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560df000002 { color: black; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0-000003 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=67:42:17:41"><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0-000000">67:42:17:41</span></a><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0-000001">.  Prevention of child maltreatment.</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0"> </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">A provider shall meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of a child, and identify procedures to implement behavior management strategies for use with children in care. Behavior management strategies must offer limits, with positive guidance and direction, to help a child develop self-control and respect for the rights of others, be appropriate to a child's age and developmental level, and include strategies to prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma</span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560df000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">A behavior management strategy may not be delegated to an older child or peer. Separation, when used as a strategy, must be within sight or hearing of a provider</span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560df000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">The parent of a child may not, while working at the program, use a prohibited discipline technique to discipline the parent's child</span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560df000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">The following methods of discipline are prohibited</span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560df000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    (1)  </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">Spanking, hitting, pinching, biting, shaking, or inflicting any other physical punishment</span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    (2)  </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">Verbal abuse, shouting, threats, humiliation, or derogatory or sarcastic remarks about the child or the child's family</span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    (3)  </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">Restriction of movement or confinement</span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    (4)  </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">Isolating a child in an adjacent room, hallway, closet, darkened area, or any other area where a child cannot be seen or supervised</span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    (5)  </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">Punishment for lapses in toilet training</span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    (6)  </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">Withholding or forcing of meals, snacks, naps, or outdoor time to correct behavior</span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    (7)  </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">Demanding excessive physical exercise or excessive rest; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    (8)  </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">Placing substances in a child s mouth to cause discomfort such as soap, food, or spices</span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560df000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">A provider who is under investigation for abuse and neglect may not be in a caregiving role, if the department determines there is an imminent safety concern to a child in the provider's care</span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560df000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0-000001">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0"> </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">49 SDR 124, effective July 3, 2023</span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0-000001">General Authority:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=26-6-16"><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0-000003">26-6-16</span></a><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0-000001">Law Implemented:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=26-6-16"><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0-000003">26-6-16</span></a><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">(6)</span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560df000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    </span><span class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0-000001">Cross-Reference:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfC0">    Health and safety requirements, 45 C.F.R. § 98.41.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560dfP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s4fb94163-b2f1-407c-856d-9bec685560df000002"> </span></p></div></body></html>