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Editor's Pick  A capsule view of the history of Federal Education Legislation (PDF)
An historical list of federal laws affecting education in the U.S. (1787 - 2002). GO >
Editor's Pick  Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Information on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, which protects the privacy of student education records. Includes information about the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment. GO >
Editor's Pick  Office of Legislation & Congressional Affairs
Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs homepage. OCLA provides information services to Members of Congress, their staffs, and, with reference to legislative issues, the general public. GO >
Editor's Pick  Thomas—Legislative Information from the Library of Congress
Search of the 108th Congress for a bill. See bills that have been introduced, actions on those bills, and a summary of the day's floor and committee actions. Track the status of bills and search for Congressional information. GO >
Editor's Pick  U.S. House of Representatives Legislative Process page
House of Representatives webpage related to legislative processes. Search the 104-108th Congress for a bill. See bills that have been introduced, actions on those bills, and a summary of the House floor and committee actions. GO >
Editor's Pick  U.S. Senate Legislative Activities page
Search of the 108th Congress for a bill. See bills that have been introduced, actions on those bills, and a summary of the day's floor and committee actions. GO >
Editor's Pick  Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Information about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and how to request information from the Department. GO >
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