49-10-104 - Division of special education.

49-10-104. Division of special education.

(a)  There is established in the department of education a division of special education.

(b)  The division shall be headed by an assistant commissioner, who shall be qualified by education, training and experience to take responsibility for, and give direction to, the programs of the department relating to the disabled.

(c)  This division has the duties and responsibilities formerly the function of the area of special education of the department, as well as those duties and responsibilities described in this part and parts 2-6 of this chapter.

(d)  (1)  The assistant commissioner who heads the division shall be appointed by the commissioner, in accordance with rules, regulations and directives currently in effect.

     (2)  Recommendations of individuals deemed qualified for this position may be made by the advisory council for the education of students with disabilities described in § 49-10-105.

[Acts 1972, ch. 839, § 4; T.C.A., § 49-2915; Acts 1994, ch. 768, § 1.]