Title 53A State System of Public Education Chapter 15 Standards and Programs Section 302 State director of special education -- Qualifications -- Duties.
53A-15-302.State director of special education -- Qualifications -- Duties.
(1) The State Board of Education shall appoint a state director of special education, who
shall be qualified and experienced in the area of special education.
(2) The state director has the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) to assist the state board and state superintendent of public instruction in performing
their duties under this chapter;
(b) to encourage and assist school districts and other authorized public agencies in the
organization of programs for students with disabilities;
(c) to provide general supervision over all public programs offered through a public
school, public agency, public institution, or private agency for students with disabilities;
(d) to cooperate with private schools and other private agencies concerned with educating
and training students with disabilities; and
(e) to coordinate all state programs for students with disabilities.
Amended by Chapter 53, 1992 General Session
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