These letters are key policy letters and other letters that may be of interest, signed by the Education Secretary or Deputy Secretary and are provided by the Executive Secretariat, Office of the Secretary.

• March 11, 2019—Secretary’s letter to Congress regarding ESEA provisions restricting religious organizations as contract providers of equitable services are unconstitutional

Letters from 2018

• September 20, 2018—Secretary's letter to Chief State School Officers regarding recent federally declared disasters

Letters from 2017

• September 20, 2017—Secretary's letter to Chief State School Officers regarding recent federally declared disasters

• March 13, 2017—Secretary's letter to Chief State School Officers about State templates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

• February 10, 2017—Secretary's letter to Chief State School Officers about State plans under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

 

Archives of Key Policy Letters Signed by the Education Secretary or Deputy Secretary From Previous Administrations