Establishes an office of special education services within the state education department to administer programs for children with disabilities.

The bill creates an office of special education services within the state education department. This office will be headed by an assistant commissioner appointed by the board of regents. The office will be responsible for administering and conveying provisions related to programs and activities for the education of children with disabilities. The assistant commissioner will direct the office's work and report directly to the commissioner. The office will have at least six officers, including three division directors and three bureau chiefs.

Establishes an office of special education services within the state education department to administer programs for children with disabilities.

The bill creates an office of special education services within the state education department. This office will be headed by an assistant commissioner appointed by the board of regents. The office will be responsible for administering and conveying provisions related to programs and activities for the education of children with disabilities. The assistant commissioner will direct the office's work and report directly to the commissioner. The office will have at least six officers, including three division directors and three bureau chiefs.