§ 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.