Dea
/ˈdeɪ.ə/
Definitions
- (n.) Designated Educational Agent; a person authorized to act on behalf of a student in educational contexts, especially within legal frameworks governing student rights and responsibilities.
The DEA filed a formal appeal concerning the student's disciplinary hearing.
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Commentary
The abbreviation DEA is used primarily in education law contexts to denote an agent with authority to represent a student. It should not be confused with the Drug Enforcement Administration.
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