Department of Education(ED)
Cabinet department for federal education grants, student aid, civil-rights enforcement in education, education data, and research.
Function
Cabinet department
Parent
Top-level (no parent)
FY2026 Budget Authority
$154.11B
Official Data
USAspending.govEvidence & Review
Evidence Confidence
MediumVerification Status
AI-researched, unverifiedLast Reviewed
Jul 5, 2026
Retrieved On
Jul 5, 2026
Agency
Department of Education (ED), Cabinet department for federal education grants, student aid, civil-rights enforcement in education, education data, and research.
Mission
Promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
Public Value Test
Student opportunity, civil-rights protection, evidence on what works, reliable student aid, and state/local capacity without federal micromanagement.
Sources & Evidence
4 cited sources back this profile