An act to establish a Department of Education, and for other purposes.

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Latest action: Public Law 96-88. · October 17, 1979

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Public Law 96-88.

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Vote Files, "S. 210 (96th Congress): An act to establish a Department of Education, and for other purposes," last checked Oct. 12, 2026, citing Congress.gov, https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-96-s210

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Vote Files. (2026, October 12). S. 210 (96th Congress): An act to establish a Department of Education, and for other purposes [Bill record]. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-96-s210

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Vote Files. "S. 210 (96th Congress): An act to establish a Department of Education, and for other purposes." Last modified October 12, 2026. Accessed October 14, 2026. https://votefiles.com/cite/bill-96-s210.

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Published February 14, 2025U.S. Department of Education: Background and Statutorily Established Officers, Positions, and Offices (PDF)
CRS · Reports · R48425

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