An Act to create a peer support services program.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota:
Section 1. That a NEW SECTION be added:
28-1-85. Peer support services program.
The Department of Social Services shall establish a program to provide peer support services.
The department shall promulgate rules, in accordance with chapter 1-26, to:
(1) Define the scope of practice applicable to a peer support specialist;
(2) Establish the conditions for initial licensure, including forms, fees, and educational and examination requirements;
(3) Establish the duration of a license, renewal provisions, renewal fees, and conditions for suspension or revocation;
(4) Establish requirements for continuing education;
(5) Establish requirements for supervision of peer support specialists;
(6) Establish professional and ethical standards applicable to peer support specialists; and
(7) Provide for any other standards necessary to ensure the health and safety of persons receiving peer support services.
The funding for this program must be budgeted and expended through the general appropriations act, pursuant to chapter 4-7.