The department may provide special education and related services directly by contract or through other arrangements and at locations it considers appropriate. The excess cost requirements do not apply to the department. The manner in which the education and services are provided must be consistent with the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B, 34 C.F.R. Part 300, including the least restrictive environment provisions.
S.D. Admin. R. 24:05:20:14
General Authority: SDCL 13-37-1.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-37-1.1.