2016 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 15 - Education
§ 15-251 Powers and duties
15-251. Powers and duties
The superintendent of public instruction shall:
1. Superintend the schools of this state.
2. Request the auditor general to investigate when necessary the accounts of school monies kept by any state, county or district officer.
3. Subject to supervision by the state board of education, apportion to the several counties the monies to which each county is entitled for the year. Apportionment shall be made as provided in chapter 9 of this title.
4. Execute, under the direction of the state board of education, the policies that have been decided on by the state board.
5. Direct the performance of executive, administrative or ministerial functions by the department of education or divisions or employees of the department.
6. Direct and oversee the work of all investigators related to the investigation of certificated persons or persons seeking certification for immoral or unprofessional conduct under this title and rules adopted pursuant to this title. The investigators shall be housed within and are employees of the department of education.
7. Provide information to the state board of education related to the powers and duties set forth in section 15-203.
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