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 Kan. Stat. Ann. § 72-3430, and amendments thereto, or in Kan. Stat. Ann. § 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.

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(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.