Referral includes any written request which brings a student to the attention of a school district administrator (building principal, superintendent, or special education director) as a student who may be in need of special education. A referral made by a parent may be submitted verbally, but it must be documented by a district administrator. Other sources of referrals include the following:
S.D. Admin. R. 24:05:24:01
General Authority: SDCL 13-37-1.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-37-1.1.