SDCL § 28-1-61: Adoption of rules for child care services program.

The secretary of social services may adopt reasonable and necessary rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 for the administration of the child care services program in the following areas:

(1) Eligibility determination, criteria, and application procedure;

(2) The amount, scope, and duration of child care services and payments;

(3) Fees;

(4) Licensing and registration;

(5) Methods of administration, record keeping, and audit;

(6) Compliance monitoring;

(7) Complaint investigation;

(8) Reporting requirements;

(9) Eligibility criteria and procedures for grants, contracts, and awards to providers of child care services under § 28-1-60;

(10) Training, community and provider education, and child advocacy; and

(11) Such other standards and requirements as may be necessary to ensure the efficient operation and administration of the program or as required to qualify for federal funding.