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Birth to Grade 12 Policy Documents

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

Find information about policy guidance other key documents related to Birth to Grade 12 Education topics. Policy guidance provides other agencies, institutions, and the public with advice or recommendations on how to implement or comply with a specific policy. Unless specifically authorized by law, policy guidance documents are not legally binding.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Policy Guidance

Find policy guidance related to the implementation of ESSA using a searchable database.

Key Documents: School Support and Accountability

Find key documents, including ESEA consolidated State plans, related to School Support and Accountability (SSA).

Policy Letters Related to Non-Public Schools

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

Civil Rights Policy Guidance

Use this searchable database to find policy guidance documents relating to key Civil Rights topics in education.

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.

ESEA Policy Letters to States

Policy letters that provide guidance to State Educational Agencies (SEAs), school districts, and others in implementing ESEA.

ESEA Standards and Assessments

Find information about implementing standards, developing aligned assessments, and building accountability systems.

Consolidated State Performance Reports (CSPR)

Information about CSPR, the required annual reporting tool that collects data on various programs authorized by ESSA.

Prayer and Religious Expression at Public Schools: FAQ

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on prayer and religious expression at public schools.

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June 25, 2025