Educational Leadership

Reforms Federal employment, adult education, and vocational rehabilitation programs to create an integrated, "one-stop" system of workforce investment and education activities for adults and youth. Entities that carry out activities assisted under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act are mandatory partners in this one-stop delivery system.

Modeled after the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin – and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 -- the ADA is an "equal opportunity" law for people with disabilities.

The purpose of the Better Education for students and Teachers (BEST) Act to renew, consolidate, and strengthen
programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The BEST Act represents the most dramatic change in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

The BJS collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. These data are critical to federal, state, and local policymakers in combating crime and ensuring that justice is both efficient and evenhanded.

Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information.

FERPA (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

Provides information on No Child Left Behind, including the Act and policy, and the Obama Administration's blueprint for reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

The Supreme Court is the final interpreter of federal constitutional law, although it may only act within the context of a case in which it has jurisdiction. Information. This site includes opinions, oral arguments including transcripts and audio, and case documents.

Promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

Contains the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. See Title Title 22.1(Education) for broad education laws; Title 23for laws related to educational institutions; andTitle 23.1 for laws related to institutions of higher education and other educational and cultural institutions

Contains access to the laws of the State of Maryland. Education related portions of Comar include Title 13A-State Board of Education and Title 13B-Maryland Higher Education Commission

Contains the the District of Columbia Register (DCR) and the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR) . See Title 5 for laws related to education.