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The Department of Education was established by the Department of Education Organization Act (Pub. L. 96-88) of October 17, 1979. The U.S. Department of Education is the agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers and coordinates most federal assistance to education. It assists the president in executing his education policies for the nation and in implementing laws enacted by Congress. The Department's mission is to serve America's students—to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
Sub-agencies
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Recent Regulations
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Regulatory Guidance Relating to the Criteria and Process for Initial Recognition of an Accrediting Agency
Clarification of the Appropriate Use of Terms “National” and “Regional” by Recognized Accrediting Agencies
Final Priorities and Definitions-Secretary's Supplemental Priorities and Definitions on Evidence-Based Literacy, Education Choice, and Returning Education to the States
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program
Intent To Establish Negotiated Rulemaking Committees; Correction
Proposed Priority and Definitions-Secretary's Supplemental Priority and Definitions on Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education
Technical Assistance on State Data Collection-IDEA Data Management Center
Technical Assistance on State Data Collection-National Technical Assistance Center To Improve State Capacity To Collect, Report, Analyze, and Use Accurate IDEA Part B and Part C Fiscal Data
National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center
Final Priorities and Requirements-Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program
The Department of Education was established by the Department of Education Organization Act (Pub. L. 96-88) of October 17, 1979. The U.S. Department of Education is the agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers and coordinates most federal assistance to education. It assists the president in executing his education policies for the nation and in implementing laws enacted by Congress. The Department's mission is to serve America's students—to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.