ARSD 67:12:01:32. Absence of parent due to uniformed service

A child who has a parent gone from the home only because the parent is performing active duty for the United States uniformed services is not considered deprived of parental support or care. For purposes of this section, "uniformed services" consist of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, and Public Health Service.