Section 51781 - Functions and duties of department in assisting development of plans and programs(a) The department shall prepare, and distribute to school districts, guidelines and plans for the preparation of comprehensive educational programs for the prevention of genetic diseases, disorders, and birth defects, and, in cooperation with those county offices of education that desire to participate, shall assist school districts in developing comprehensive genetic diseases and disorders plans and programs.(b) For the purposes set forth in subdivision (a), the department shall conduct, on an annual basis, at least 25 workshops and training programs for approximately 2,500 school district teams of certified school personnel, using instructional materials, curricula, and guidelines developed by the department for dissemination at training programs conducted during the year.Amended by Stats 2016 ch 186 (AB 2659),s 51, eff. 1/1/2017.