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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