ED provides guidance on education policy to help users better understand how the Department is implementing education law.
Policy Guidance
Guidance from ED about laws and policies impacting education.
These letters are key policy letters and other letters that may be of interest, signed by the Education Secretary or Deputy Secretary.
The government of Puerto Rico is taking a new approach to educational transformation. Learn more about the IDEAR plan and read progress updates.
The Federal Real Property Assistance Program conveys surplus Federal Real Property for educational purposes at fair market value.
Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs
Learn more about ED's policy interpretations regarding nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs.
Additional Policy Information
Office of Non-Public Education Policy Letters
Policy letter regarding the applicability of civil rights requirements to nonpublic schools that have students who participate in Federal programs.
Policy Relating to Preschool to Grade 12 Education
Guidance documents represent the Department of Education’s (ED) current thinking on a topic.
Higher Education Policy
Learn about ED's role in formulating and enforcing federal higher education policies.
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