AS 14.35.025: Duties of the Department of Education and Early Development.

When required by any of the Acts described in AS 14.35.010, the department shall

(1) cooperate with the appropriate federal agency in the administration of the Act;

(2) do everything necessary to entitle the state to receive money available according to the Act;

(3) represent the state in all matters related to the administration of the Act;

(4) expend and disburse money received according to the Act;

(5) designate the districts, schools, departments, or classes to participate in the benefits of money received according to the Act.