Department of Education
/ˌdɪpɑːrtmənt əv ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A governmental agency or authority responsible for public education policy, administration, and enforcement of educational laws and regulations.
The Department of Education issued new guidelines on student privacy rights.
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- department of education
- departments of education
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Commentary
Often a central authority in education law, it interacts with federal, state, and local regulations to implement education policy.
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