The Department of Education

1965: Elementary and Secondary Education Act

1976: Carter campaign vows to create the Department of Education, and he secures the first-ever presidential endorsement by the National Education Association

1980: Department of Education establishmed

Consolidated oversight of existing federal education programs

Expands in tandem with federal education programs

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Primary duties:

   1. Congressional funding allocation

A. 10% of K-12 spending nationwide

B. Disadvantaged students/students with disabilities

C. Pell Grants, Federal Student Loan Program, Work Study ($120)\

2. Regulates the usage of funds → increased federal influence

3. Enforces civil rights law