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The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education works with educators, legislators, government agencies and citizens to maintain a public education system. It has a work force of more than 1,900 employees and is funded by the state and federal funds. The department runs a division of administrative and financial services that is responsible for distributing federal and state funds to school districts and other agencies. Its division of vocational rehabilitation offers health care and counseling services through more than 20 independent living centers. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an agency of the State Board of Education, which regulates and accredits private, parochial and home schools. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is located in Jefferson City, Mo.