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<br /><div class="contentText"><p>Functional Statements > Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services</p>

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<li>OSERS Introduction</li>
<li>OSERS Immediate Office</li>
<li>Rehabilitation Services Administration</li>
<li>Office of Special Education Programs</li>

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