2015 Mississippi Code
Title 37 - EDUCATION
Chapter 23 - EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
STATE-SUPPORTED COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN
§ 37-23-33 - Powers and duties of board and department of education

Such program of education, instruction and training as is provided for in Section 37-23-31 shall be furnished in such manner as shall be provided by rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Education, which for such purposes shall have the full power to adopt such rules, regulations, policies and standards as it may deem necessary to carry out the purpose of Sections 37-23-31 through 37-23-35, including the establishment of qualifications of any teachers employed under the provisions thereof. It is expressly provided, however, that no program of education, instruction and training shall be furnished except in a university or college supported by the State of Mississippi and only in cases where such university or college shall consent thereto and shall provide any classroom space, furniture and facilities which may be deemed necessary in carrying out the provisions of those sections.

The State Department of Education shall require that the program of education, instruction and training be designed to provide individualized appropriate special education and related services that enable a child to reach his or her appropriate and uniquely designed goals for success.