4-H Policies & Procedures

These guidelines have been established to aid South Dakota 4-H’s mission of positive youth development. Be sure to read the Overview section first as it provides the overarching guidance that sets the stage for all other 4-H policies and procedures.

Overview

Start here! This section provides the overarching guidance for South Dakota 4-H policies and procedures.

4-H Policy and Procedure Overview

Clubs & Finances

These resources are for 4-H clubs and affiliates for organizing, reporting, fiscal management, and more.

Civil Rights

Organizing, Chartering, Reporting, and Disbanding 4-H Clubs/Affiliates

Do I Have Time for a 4-H Club Treasury?

Membership & Behavior

Be sure to check out the Overview section before proceeding to this section.

Accommodation of Participants with Disabilities

Guardians, Visitors, or Adult Participants Code of Conduct

South Dakota 4-H Livestock Integrity Pledge

Protest and Grievance Policy

Volunteers

View position and role descriptions for potential 4-H volunteers.

4-H Volunteers

State Shooting Sports Rules and Resources

4-H Coach and Chaperone Application

Travel

This section provides guidance for overnight trips and other 4-H travel experiences.

Travel, Overnights, and Sponsored Trips

4-H Trip Deviation Form

County Operations

This section describes county partnership opportunities that allow 4-H in communities across the state.

Insufficient County Extension Partnerships

About 4-H

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Insufficient County Extension Partnerships

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Travel, Overnights, and Sponsored Trips

The following guidance and best management practices govern travel and transport of minors, sponsored trips, and overnight events for the South Dakota 4-H program. Collectively, these practices enhance youth safety, program integrity, and fund stewardship.

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Protest and Grievance Policy

A Grievance is defined as an alleged misinterpretation, misapplication or violation of a specific term or provision of 4-H policies affecting the rights or privileges of an individual provided by law.