20:80:15:12Education requirements -- Certified peer support specialist.
Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗
An applicant for certified peer support specialist shall: (1) Have a high school diploma or general education diploma; and (2) Complete training specific to personal recovery, from an approved education program as described in § 20:80:15:03, in each of the following areas: (a) Ten hours of advocacy; (b) Ten hours of mentoring and education; and (c) Sixteen hours of ethical responsibility.
Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.
General Authority
- SDCL 36-34-13 ↗Amended by HB1029 (2026) — revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and preventionAmended by SB8 (2023) — revise provisions relating to addiction and prevention services professionals.
Law Implemented
- SDCL 36-34-12 ↗Amended by HB1029 (2026) — revise provisions related to the practice of addiction counseling and prevention