Department Boards and Committees
From time to time the U.S. Department of Education receives inquires related to the Department's Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) boards/committees or other committees. See the list below of advisory boards/committees and other groups.
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Boards/Committes
Through the enactment of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (P.L. 92-463, as amended; 5 U.S.C. App.), the U. S. Congress formally recognized the merits of seeking the advice and assistance of our nation's citizens.
- President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans
- Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics
- Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Advisory Board
- National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity
- National Advisory Council on Indian Education
- National Board for Education Sciences
Operational Committees
- Commission on Presidential Scholars
- National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation
Independent Organizations Affiliated with the Department of Education
- National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB)
For Questions Related to Boards and Committees for the U.S. Department of Education Contact:
By Mail:
U.S. Department of Education
Office of the Secretary/Committee Management Office
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
By Email:
cmtemgmtoffice@ed.gov
For detailed information on budget, charters, members, accomplishments, meetings, and reports for all government advisory committees, go to the GSA FACA (Federal Advisory Committee Act) Database.