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Preschool to Grade 12 Policy Documents

Learn about ED's current thinking on a topic and how it might impact education.

Guidance documents represent the Department of Education’s (ED) current thinking on a topic. They do not create or confer any rights for or on any person and do not impose any requirements beyond those required under applicable law and regulations.

Significant Guidance at the Department of Education

ED follows the definition of “significant guidance document” set forth in the GGP Bulletin.

Guidance for Elementary and Secondary Education

OESE issues written guidance to support the implementation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the ESSA.

Policy Letters Related to Non-Public Schools

Policy letters regarding the applicability of civil rights requirements to nonpublic schools.

Policy Guidance Portal

Information from the Office of Civil Rights about policies related to protecting students from discrimination.

Key Policy Letters Signed by the Education Secretary

These letters are key policy letters and other letters that may be of interest, signed by the Education Secretary or Deputy Secretary.

Federal Real Property Assistance Program

The Federal Real Property Assistance Program conveys surplus Federal Real Property for educational purposes at fair market value.

ESEA Policy Letters to States

These policy letters provide guidance to State Educational Agencies (SEAs), school districts and other in implemented ESEA.

Standards and Assessments

Raising academic standards for all students and measuring student achievement to hold schools accountable.

Consolidated State Performance Reports

Required annual reporting tool for states.

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September 18, 2024