Olmstead Status: South Dakota

South Dakota

Task Force

The state does not have an Olmstead task force and is not preparing a plan. State officials do not report problems with Olmstead compliance.

Implementation

Legislation

No legislation related to Olmstead was reported.

Successes

The state has made modest increases in funding to support expanded staffing for people with developmental disabilities. State officials reported no waiting lists for services. The state uses an annual service plan review mechanism to determine the appropriateness of continuing placement at developmental disability state facilities. For placements in mental health facilities, a periodic service plan review is conducted.

Lawsuits

There are no pending lawsuits related to the Olmstead decision.

Next Steps

South Dakota did not receive a Real Choice Systems Change Grant.

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