The Department of Education is the federal agency responsible for overseeing the implementation of federal education laws and regulations.

The primary goal of the federal government's involvement in education is to ensure equal access to quality education for all students, promote educational excellence and innovation, and prepare students for college and careers.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 all prohibit discrimination in education on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability.

Title I is the name of the federal program that provides financial assistance to states and school districts to improve the quality of education for students from low-income families.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states to develop and implement standards for student achievement in core academic subjects.

IDEA is the name of the federal program that provides financial assistance to states and school districts to support the education of students with disabilities.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states to develop and implement a system of accountability for public schools.

Title III is the name of the federal program that provides financial assistance to states and school districts to support the education of students who are English language learners.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires states to provide a free and appropriate public education to all students, regardless of their disability.

The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act is the name of the federal program that provides financial assistance to states and school districts to support the education of students who are homeless.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states to develop and implement a plan for the improvement of teacher quality.

The Migrant Education Program is the name of the federal program that provides financial assistance to states and school districts to support the education of students who are migrant.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states to develop and implement a system for the evaluation of teachers and principals.

The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act is the name of the federal program that provides financial assistance to states and school districts to support the education of students who are incarcerated.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states to develop and implement a plan for the improvement of school safety.