24:14:12:02.01.  Procedures for evaluation of child. Procedures for evaluating the child must include:

          (1)  Administering two or more evaluation instruments;

          (2)  Taking the child's history, including interviewing the parent;

          (3)  Identifying the child's level of functioning in each of the developmental areas in § 24:14:12:02;

          (4)  Gathering information from other sources such as family members, other care-givers, medical providers, social workers, and educators, if necessary, to understand the full scope of the child's unique strengths and needs; and

          (5)  Reviewing medical, educational, or other records.

          Source: 39 SDR 109, effective December 17, 2012.

          General Authority: SDCL 13-37-1.1.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-23, 13-14-1, 13-37-1.1.