13-33B-2. Consideration of pupil's specific communication needs.
The individualized education program shall consider the specific communication needs of the pupil, including all of the following:
(1)The pupil's individual communication mode and language;
(2)A sufficient number of age, cognitive, and language peers of similar abilities. However, nothing in this subdivision may be construed to require that a specific number of peers be provided;
(3)Appropriate, direct, and ongoing language access to special education teachers and interpreters and other specialists who are proficient in the pupil's primary language mode; and
(4)Language accessible services and school and extracurricular activities.
Source: SL 1993, ch 143, §2.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 33B - Programs For Deaf And Hard-Of-Hearing Children
Section 13-33B-1 - Programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
Section 13-33B-2 - Consideration of pupil's specific communication needs.
Section 13-33B-3 - Placement of deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
Section 13-33B-4 - Definitions.
Section 13-33B-7 - Dissemination of parent resource--Strategies to assist child's success.
Section 13-33B-9 - Advisory committee membership and duties.
Section 13-33B-10 - Reporting criteria specific to language and literacy development.
Section 13-33B-11 - Implementation and application of §§ 13-33B-4 to 13-33B-10.