§ 4451. Powers of the department with respect to gifted pupils.
Subject to the availability of funds, the state education department is
hereby authorized and empowered to assist districts in meeting the
educational needs of gifted pupils through the following:

1. provide information to school districts concerning development of
programs, curriculum resources, instructional procedures and strategies
to identify and encourage gifted pupils;

2. provide technical assistance and inservice education for teachers
and administrators;

3. maintain a record of programs available, and make this record
available for public inspection;

4. develop, maintain, and distribute a handbook for parents of gifted
pupils.