US Department of Education

  • May 15, 2024
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In fulfilling the purposes described by Congress, the Department engages in four major types of activities. It establishes policies relating to federal financial aid for education, administer distribution of those funds, and monitor their use. The Department of Education collects data and oversees research on America’s schools and disseminates this information to educators and the general public. It identifies the major issues and problems in education and focuses national attention on them. The Department of Education enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal funds and ensures equal access to education for every individual. Website »

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