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15-235. Division of special education; director; duties; qualifications; advisory committee; members

A. A division of special education is established to carry out this section, section 15-236 and chapter 7, article 4 of this title subject to the superintendent of public instruction.

B. There shall be at least one director of the division of special education.

C. The director or directors shall carry out this section, section 15-236 and chapter 7, article 4 of this title and the duties prescribed by the state board of education relating to the administration of this section, section 15-236 and chapter 7, article 4 of this title.

D. The division of special education may review special education programs, including placement of pupils, to determine that program, evaluation and placement procedures comply with sections 15-766 and 15-767 and the rules approved by the state board of education.

E. Only a person who is experienced in special education is eligible for appointment as a director of the division of special education.

F. A special education advisory committee is established that shall advise and consult with the state board of education, the superintendent of public instruction and the director or directors of the division of special education and that shall engage in other activities as are provided in this section. The advisory committee shall be composed pursuant to the requirements of 20 United States Code section 1412(A)(21)(b) and (c). The state board of education shall appoint the members of the advisory committee for staggered three year terms. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments.

G. The advisory committee shall have a minimum of two meetings a year.

H. The advisory committee annually shall elect its own chairman and vice-chairman. The state board of education shall regularly submit, as part of its budget request, any item or items sufficient to cover expenses of the operation of the advisory committee, and of its members in connection with their attendance at meetings of the advisory committee and other advisory committee activities.