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Department of Education

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Official website

Head of institution

Mandate

What it is responsible for

Verified
  • Set federal education policy
  • Manage and coordinate most federal education aid
  • Carry out education laws passed by Congress
  • Ensure equal access to education

From the official description[2]

Evidence

Sources

  1. [1]
    The Cabinet

    The White HouseOfficialChecked 17 Oct 2026

  2. [2]
    Federal Register agency record: Education Department

    Office of the Federal Register (NARA/GPO)OfficialChecked 17 Oct 2026