34-23B-2. Creation and administration of prenatal educational program.
The Department of Health and the Department of Social Services shall create and administer an educational program that offers education to all primary providers of obstetrical care and chemical dependency counselors providing services to pregnant women:
(1)In taking accurate and complete drug and alcohol histories for their pregnant patients;
(2)Concerning the effects of drugs and alcohol on pregnancy and fetal outcome, including the process of referral of children for evaluation;
(3)Concerning counseling techniques for women who abuse drugs or alcohol so as to improve referral to and compliance with drug and alcohol programs;
(4)In making appropriate referrals of children suspected of prenatal exposure to drugs or alcohol for evaluation purposes.
Source: SL 1993, ch 252, §2; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §163, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 34 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 23B - Prenatal Education
Section 34-23B-1 - Prenatal effects of drug and alcohol use.
Section 34-23B-2 - Creation and administration of prenatal educational program.
Section 34-23B-3 - Age-appropriate education materials available to school districts.
Section 34-23B-4 - Toll-free information line.
Section 34-23B-5 - Screening materials to detect at-risk users of drugs and alcohol.
Section 34-23B-6 - Referral to alcohol or drug program--Immunity from liability.
Section 34-23B-7 - Definitions.
Section 34-23B-8 - Perinatal hospice providers and programs.