South Dakota 2003

<H3>South Dakota</H3> <P>&nbsp;</P> <H4>Task Force</H4> <P>The state does not have an <I>Olmstead </I>task force and is not preparing a plan. State officials do not report problems with <I>Olmstead</I> compliance. </P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <H4>Implementation </H4> <I><P>Legislation</P> </I><P>No legislation related to <I>Olmstead</I> was reported.<BR> </P> <I><P>Successes</P> </I><P>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. <BR> </P> <I><P>Lawsuits</P> </I><P>There are no pending lawsuits related to the <I>Olmstead</I> decision.<BR> </P> <I><P>Next Steps</P> </I><P>South Dakota did not receive a Real Choice Systems Change Grant.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P>