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.

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 161.162

  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020