S.D. Admin. R. 24:05:24.01:16

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 162, June 24, 2024

Section 24:05:24.01:16 - Emotional behavioral disability defined

Emotional behavioral disability is a condition that exhibits one or more of the following characteristics to a marked degree over a long period of time:

(1) An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors;

(2) An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers;

(3) Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances;

(4) A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression; or

(5) A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems.

The term, Emotional behavioral disability, includes schizophrenia.

The term does not apply to a student who is socially maladjusted unless the IEP team determines pursuant to § 24:05:24.01:17 that the student has an Emotional behavioral disability.

S.D. Admin. R. 24:05:24.01:16

23 SDR 31, effective 9/8/1996; 26 SDR 150, effective 5/22/2000; 33 SDR 236, effective 7/5/2007; 49 SDR 012, effective 8/14/2022

General Authority: SDCL 13-37-1.1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-37-1.1.