{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-13-37-27","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 13-37-27","heading":"Surrogate parent acting in place of parent--Immunity--Exceptions.","body":"The surrogate parent may act in place of the parent in all matters relating to the identification, evaluation, and educational placement of a child in need; and to the provision of a free appropriate public education to the child in need. The surrogate parent is immune from suit when acting in the capacity of a surrogate parent except for acts or omissions which are grossly negligent, wanton, reckless, or malicious.","path":["TITLE 13. EDUCATION","CHAPTER 13-37. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE AND RELATED SERVICES"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/13-37-27","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:56Z","sha256":"d714a06899d38c10f47166e979eeeb81c8e28897f509695d075da4bba08631c8","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-13-37-26","next":"us-sd/sdcl-13-37-28"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}