S.D. Admin. R. 24:05:25:04.01

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

Section 24:05:25:04.01 - Braille assessment factors

The following age-appropriate factors must be considered when conducting a reading and writing assessment of the student to determine whether or not Braille instruction must begin or continue:

(1) Reading readiness;

(2) Functional reading skills including reading level, print size, reading rate, comprehension, and stamina;

(3) Functional writing skills;

(4) Prognosis of eye condition for change in visual status;

(5) Functional communication skills and primary language of communication;

(6) Functional visual abilities; and

(7) Tactile discrimination.

S.D. Admin. R. 24:05:25:04.01

18 SDR 158, effective 3/31/1992; 23 SDR 31, effective 9/8/1996.

General Authority: SDCL 13-37-31.

Law Implemented: SDCL 13-37-30.