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It is the purpose of this section to promote the efficient and expert implementation of special education programs and related services in the Territory. The Department of Education may establish and operate or cooperate with other agencies of the Virgin Islands Government in establishing and operating programs providing special education and related services for children with disabilities. The Department of Education is further authorized and directed to undertake such studies and investigations into all educational programs conducted or sponsored, in whole or in part, by such Department for the purpose of determining and evaluating the effectiveness of same and the degree to which such programs may be or are duplicative of educational opportunities available under the jurisdiction of any other agency of the Government. If duplication of programs is discovered, the Department shall alter same in order to achieve coordination with programs offered under the jurisdiction of any other agency of the government.