The Kings County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) is composed of all thirteen school districts and the County Office of Education.  Each participating school district may operate its own special education programs and services using its own employees, facilities, and equipment as specified in and pursuant to the provisions contained in the contract between SELPA members.  The special education programs and services operated directly by the Kings County Office of Education shall be considered a district for purposes of this administration.  The Kings County Office of Education shall be designated as the administrative unit (AU) and shall function as the administrative and fiscal agent for the SELPA in order to insure maximum utilization of all available resources in providing a full range of services to all children and youth ages 0-21 years.