A number of committees and other groups assist and advise the U.S. Department of Education in carrying out its mission. Comprised of individuals who are knowledgeable of education in elementary and secondary schools or postsecondary and adult education institutions, these groups provide valuable guidance to the Department on policy and program issues. The President appoints Commissions to advise him on matters of national importance, including education. Additionally, the Secretary of Education establishes Commissions that advise both the President and the Department of Education.
Advisory Committees
Operational Committees
Independent Organizations Affiliated with ED
Advisory Committees
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance
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Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Advisory Board
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National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity
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National Advisory Council on Indian Education
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National Board of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education
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National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board
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Regional Advisory Committees
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Secretary's Commission on Opportunity in Athletics
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Operational Committees
Civil Rights Reviewing Authority (CRRA)
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Commission on Presidential Scholars (CPS)
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Federal Interagency Committee on Education
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Federal Interagency Coordinating Council
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Jacob K. Javits Fellow Program Fellowship Board
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National Commitee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation
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Independent Organizations Affiliated with ED
Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
- Contact: Lawrence Roffee (202) 272-0800
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National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
- Contact: Madeleine McCain (202) 606-9200
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National Council on Disability
- Contact: Ethal Briggs (202) 272-2004
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National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB)
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In 1972, the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92-463, 5 U.S.C., App) was enacted by Congress. Its purpose was to ensure that advice rendered to the Executive Branch by the various advisory committees, task forces, boards, and commissions formed over the years by Congress, the President and Government Agencies, be both objective and accessible to the public. The Act not only formalized a process for establishing, operating, overseeing, and terminating these advisory groups, but also created the Committee Management Secretariat (MS), an organization located within the General Services Administration (GSA) whose task is to evaluate and monitor Executive Branch compliance with the Act.
For detailed information on budget, charter, members, accomplishments, meetings, and reports on all government advisory committees, go to the GSA FACA (Federal Advisory Committee Act) Database
Archived committees, boards, commissions, and other advisory groups
