72-3406. Dispute resolution procedures; hearing officers and mediators, education and training, list.
The state board shall:
(a) Establish procedures, which shall be utilized by each agency, to allow parties to disputes involving any matter described in subsection (b)(4) of K.S.A. 72-3430, and amendments thereto, or in K.S.A. 72-3434, and amendments thereto, to resolve such disputes through a mediation process or through due process hearings which meet the requirements of the federal law and this act.
(b) Establish the qualification of persons as hearing officers and mediators in accordance with federal law.
(c) Compile and maintain a list of qualified hearing officers and mediators.
History: L. 1983, ch. 237, § 2; L. 1999, ch. 116, § 4; L. 2005, ch. 171, § 3; July 1.