Section 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.