There is established the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education. For budgetary purposes, the council is located within the Department of Health but is the interdepartmental planning and coordinating agency of the Department of Health, the Department of Education and Early Development, and other departments that deliver services to persons who are experiencing a disability. In addition, except as provided in AS 44.29.700 - 44.29.730, the council is the state planning council and interagency coordinating council for purposes of federal laws relating to persons who are experiencing a disability.
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