The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) within the U.S. Department of Education administers programs that support students with disabilities, provides guidance to families, and oversees state compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
November 13, 2025
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Describes the statutory role and core functions of OSERS within the federal education framework.
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Education enforces federal civil rights laws in education and investigates complaints from families alleging denial of special education services or other discrimination.
November 13, 2025
high
institutional
Summarizes OCR's enforcement and complaint-investigation role related to education and special education access.