§ 37-23-121. Short title
Sections 37-23-121 through 37-23-131 shall be cited as the “Mississippi Learning Resources Law of 1974.”
§ 37-23-123. Legislative intent
The intent of the legislature of the State of Mississippi, by passage of Sections 37-23-123 through 37-23-131, is to develop and make available to children of this state who are being considered for possible or continued placement in the exceptional child program of diagnostic and evaluation and related services that will raise the quality of […]
§ 37-23-125. Establishment of system; rules and regulations; employment of personnel; acceptance of funds
The Department of Education is directed to establish a learning resources system to be implemented and administered by the department. The state board of education shall adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement and administer this system. The department is authorized to employ and train such professional and clerical assistance […]
§ 37-23-127. Advisory committee
The state superintendent of education shall appoint a learning resources advisory committee for each center not to exceed ten (10) members as the superintendent, in his discretion, deems proper from each of the following groups: Professional educators actively engaged in the education of exceptional children or youth or in the administration of programs for exceptional […]
§ 37-23-129. Services provided
The department shall determine the services to be provided by the system, however, at least the following services will be provided: Provision of diagnostic and evaluation services to children who are being considered for possible or continued placement in educational programs for exceptional children. Provision, to personnel providing educational programs for exceptional children, of inservice […]
§ 37-23-131. General duties of department
The department, in implementing the provisions of Sections 37-23-121 through 37-23-131, shall have the following duties: To establish in various areas of the state, the location and size of which shall be determined by the department, a team of full-time, qualified professional persons trained, individually or collectively, in such disciplines as psychology, speech and hearing, […]