Missouri § 161.162 - Section of special education created — special education defined — director, appointment, compensation.
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§ 161.162. Section of special education created — special education defined — director, appointment, compensation.
1. The state board of education shall establish a section of special education within the department of elementary and secondary education. "Special education" includes all schools and classes pertaining to the exceptional child.
2. The board shall appoint, upon the recommendation of the state commissioner, a director to head the section of special education. The board shall define his duties and fix his compensation.
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(L. 1963 p. 200 § 2-16)
(Source: RSMo 1959 § 177.010)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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