Cabinet Secretary
Matt Althoff
Public Hearings and Legal Notices for Public Comment
This page lists public hearings and legal notices. Members of the public may review notices and submit comments or input when applicable.
Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals
Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt Rules
A public hearing will be held electronically, on July 31, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (Central) / 8:00 a.m. (Mountain), to consider the adoption and amendment of proposed Administrative Rules of South Dakota numbered
§§ 20:80:01:01 to 20:80:01:05, inclusive; 20:80:02:01 to 20:80:02:05, inclusive; 20:80:03:01 to 20:80:03:02, inclusive; 20:80:04:01 to 20:80:04:04, inclusive; 20:80:05:01 to 20:80:05:14, inclusive; 20:80:06:01 to 20:80:06:05, inclusive; 20:80:07:01 to 20:80:07:07. Inclusive; 20:80:08:01 to 20:80:08:21, inclusive; 20:80:09:01 to 20:80:09:14, inclusive; 20:80:10:01 to 20:80:10:03, inclusive; 20:80:11:01 to 20:80:11:05, inclusive; 20:80:12:01 to 20:80:12:13, inclusive; 20:80:13:01 to 20:80:13:05, inclusive; 20:80:14:01 to 20:80:14:04, inclusive; 20:80:15:01 to 20:80:15:12, inclusive; 20:80:16:01 to 20:80:16:05, inclusive; 20:80:17:01 to 20:80:17:05, inclusive; 20:80:18:01 to 20:80:18:12, inclusive; 20:80:19:01 to 20:80:19:14, inclusive; 20:80:20:01 to 20:80:20:06, inclusive; and 20:80:21:01
The public hearing is accessible via telephone or zoom by accessing:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84300772913?pwd=STfDb19ehfxVHXCLXGnmpVbetjPYYG.1
Call-In: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 843 0077 2913
Passcode: 347940
The effect of the rules will be to: set the education, work experience, supervision, and examination requirement for peer support services; update the education, work experience, supervision and examination requirements for addiction counseling and prevention services; establish the requirements of board approved supervision to meet the requirements for the board to certify or license providers of peer support, addiction counseling and prevention services; set the standards for renewal of a recognition, certification or license issued by the Board; and clarify the standards for providing services through electronic means.
The reason for the proposed rules is to fully implement House Bill 1029 which established the Board’s jurisdiction for the certification of peer support specialists and establishes the role and responsibilities of a board approved supervisor to ensure completion of the required work experience for certification or licensure. The proposed rules provide a comprehensive update through a repeal and replace of the current administrative rules for certification and licensure of addiction counseling and prevention services. The update reorganizes the education, work experience, supervision, and examination requirements for each category of services certified or licensed by the Board for consistency among the services. The proposed rules also set the standards for ethical practice, reciprocity and certification or licensure by endorsement, and standards for services provided through electronic means.
Persons interested in presenting amendments, data, opinions, and arguments for or against the proposed rules may appear in-person at the hearing, or mail or e-mail them to the Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals, PO Box 340, Pierre, SD, 57501 or via email at BAPP@midwestsolutionssd.com. The deadline to submit any such written comments for consideration by the Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals July 29, 2026.
After the written comment period, the Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals will consider all written and oral comments it receives on the proposed rules. The Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals may modify or amend a proposed rule at that time to include or exclude matters that are described in this notice.
For Persons with Disabilities: This hearing will be located at a physically accessible place. Please contact the Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals at least 48 hours before the public hearing if you have special needs for which special arrangements can be made by calling 605-224-1721.
Copies of the proposed rules may be obtained without charge from:
Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals
P.O. Box 340, Pierre, SD 57501
BAPP@midwestsolutionssd.com
605-224-1721
Or online at rules.sd.gov
Notice of Public Hearing
FFY 2027 and 2028
Department of Social Services
Community Services Block Grant
A public hearing will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (8:00 a.m. Mountain Time) to receive final comments on the proposed State Plan for the administration of the Community Services Block Grant.
Persons interested in providing final comments on the proposed plan may:
- Attend telephonically by calling 1-605-910-5993;
- Mail written comments to:
Lori Clark, Program Specialist
Division of Economic Assistance
1501 S. Highline Ave., Suite 2C
Sioux Falls, SD 57110; or - Email comments to lori.clark@state.sd.us.
- Written comments will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. CDT on August 12, 2026.
Following the comment period, the Department of Social Services will review all written and oral comments received on the proposed plan and may modify the plan to include or exclude matters described in this notice.
For Persons with Disabilities: Please contact the Department of Social Services at least 48 hours before the public hearing if you require accommodations. You may call 605-910-5993 to request arrangements.
Interested persons may obtain copies of the proposed State Plan by contacting:
Lori Clark, Program Specialist
Division of Economic Assistance
1501 S. Highline Ave., Suite 2C
Sioux Falls, SD 57110;
or call 1-605-910-5993.
Notice of Public Hearing
Department of Social Services
The Department of Social Services will hold a public hearing conference call on the proposed FY 2027 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Department of Energy State Plan for Home Weatherization Assistance for Low Income Individuals and Families. The hearing is to obtain final comments on the proposed plan. It will be held Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. The call-in number is 605-679-7263 and meeting ID is 246 862 812#.
Copies of the proposed rules may be obtained without charge from:
David Gall and/or
Program Administrator and/or emailing a request to: David.gall@state.sd.us
Department of Social Services
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501
Department of Social Services
Notice of Public Hearing to Adopt Rules
A public hearing will be held in the Department of Social Services Building, Oak Conference Room B110A, 1501 S Highline Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57110, on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time, to consider the adoption and amendment of proposed Administrative Rules of South Dakota numbered
§§ 67:16:01:08, 67:16:25:06.02, 67:16:26:05, 67:16:41:01, and 67:16:41:03.
The effects of the rule changes are to add a definition of licensed marriage and family therapist working toward a mental health designation to align with prior statutory changes from the Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals (BAPP), clarify current coverage and program requirements, and ensure our program is compliant with federal regulations.
The reason for adopting the proposed rules is to align our rules with the BAPP statutory changes, ensure program clarity and provide coverage for the transportation of an accompanying adult when medically necessary.
Persons interested in presenting amendments, data, opinions, and arguments for or against the proposed rules may:
- Appear in-person at the hearing;
- May attend telephonically by calling 1-605-679-7263 and using conference code 882 047 728#
- Mail them to Teresa Schulte, Administrative Rules D2, Department of Social Services, 1501 S Highline Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57110; or
- Email them to DSSAdminRules@state.sd.us.
The deadline to submit any such written comments for consideration by the Department of Social Services is August 24, 2026, ten days after the date of the public hearing.
After the written comment period, the Department of Social Services will consider all written and oral comments it receives on the proposed rules. The Department of Social Services may modify or amend a proposed rule at that time to include or exclude matters that are described in this notice.
For Persons with Disabilities: This hearing will be located at a physically accessible place. Please contact the Department of Social Services at least 48 hours before the public hearing if you have special needs for which special arrangements can be made by calling (605) 674-5771.
Copies of the proposed rules may be obtained without charge from:
- Contacting Teresa Schulte at Administrative Rules D2, Department of Social Services, 1501 S Highline Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57110;
- Visiting http://rules.sd.gov; or
- Emailing a request to: DSSAdminRules@state.sd.us.