161.162. Section of special education created--special education defined--director, appointment, compensation.
Section of special education created--special educationdefined--director, appointment, compensation.
161.162. 1. The state board of education shall establish asection of special education within the department of elementaryand secondary education. "Special education" includes allschools and classes pertaining to the exceptional child.
2. The board shall appoint, upon the recommendation of thestate commissioner, a director to head the section of specialeducation. The board shall define his duties and fix hiscompensation.
(L. 1963 p. 200 § 2-16)(Source: RSMo 1959 § 177.010)