Board Information

Authorization:
Executive Order 2020-03, 2020-29, & 2021-16; Section 667 of Title IV-D of the Social Security Act; and SDCL 25-7-6.12
Activities:
The South Dakota Commission on Child Support shall conduct a review of the support obligation laws as required by Section 25-7-6.12 of the South Dakota Codified Laws and related sections of South Dakota Codified Laws and submit a report to the Governor and the legislature. The Commission has until March 31, 2022 to conclude its business.
Organization:
Department of Social Services
Composition:
The Governor of South Dakota appoints as many members as he/she deems necessary to fulfill the goals of the Commission. Members are appointed every four years and serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Composition includes a noncustodial parent, a custodial parent, a member of the SD Judiciary, a member of the SD Department of Social Services, a member in good standing of the SD State Bar, a member of the SD House of Representatives, a member of the SD Senate, and a child support referee.
Term of Appointment:
Under Executive Order 2021-16, Executive Order 2020-29 remains in effect until March 31,2022, and the Commission will not dissolve or cease until March 31, 2022.

Frequency of Meetings:
South Dakota's next quadrennial review of child support guidelines will be in 2025.

Are Members Allowed to Call into Meetings:
Yes

Contact Info:
Department of Social Services | Division of Child Support | 700 Governors Drive | Pierre, SD 57501 | 605.773.3641 | DSSBoards&Commissions@state.sd.us

Mission Statement: