Federal Interagency Committee on Education
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Federal Interagency Committee on Education (FICE) is established to promote synergy among various federal agencies that have educational components within their missions. By coordinating efforts, FICE helps in the strategic alignment of federal resources, policies, and programs to achieve better educational results.
Mission
FICE's mission is to streamline federal efforts in education by fostering cooperation, reducing redundancies, and ensuring that federal education initiatives are cohesive and support each other. This includes coordinating research, sharing best practices, and aligning educational policies to meet national educational goals.[1]
Parent organization
FICE is managed by the United States Department of Education, which leads the coordination efforts across federal agencies.
Legislation
The committee was established under the Department of Education Organization Act of 1979, which reorganized federal education functions and created the Department of Education.
Partners
- Various federal departments with education-related programs (e.g., Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Labor)
- Federal research institutions
- State educational agencies[2]
Number of employees
FICE does not have employees in the traditional sense; it consists of representatives from various federal agencies.
Organization structure
Members include high-level officials from federal agencies involved in education, research, and related fields.
Leader
The committee is chaired by a representative from the Department of Education, often an Assistant Secretary or equivalent.
Divisions
FICE does not have formal divisions but operates through:
- Working groups or task forces focused on specific educational issues or initiatives.
List of programs
- Coordination of federal education policies
- Sharing of research and data across agencies
- Initiatives to improve educational outcomes in underrepresented communities
Last total enacted budget
The budget for FICE is not publicly specified; its activities are funded through the participating agencies' budgets.
Staff
FICE does not have dedicated staff; support is provided by personnel from the Department of Education and other member agencies.
Funding
Funding for FICE activities comes from the budgets of the involved federal agencies, primarily the Department of Education.
Services provided
FICE provides coordination services, aiming to enhance policy coherence, program effectiveness, and research in education across federal entities.
Regulations overseen
While FICE does not directly oversee regulations, its work influences how educational policies and programs are coordinated and implemented across federal government.
Headquarters address
400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202, United States
History
FICE was established to address the need for better coordination among federal agencies with educational responsibilities, especially after the creation of the Department of Education in 1979. It plays a crucial role in ensuring that federal education policies are integrated and beneficial to the education system as a whole.[3]
External links
- [No official website available]
- wikipedia:Federal Interagency Committee on Education
References
- ↑ USDA Forest Service. "Federal Interagency Committee on Education". USDA Forest Service, No URL available (accessed February 10, 2025).
- ↑ USDA Forest Service. "Federal Interagency Committee on Education". USDA Forest Service, No URL available (accessed February 10, 2025).
- ↑ USDA Forest Service. "Federal Interagency Committee on Education". USDA Forest Service, No URL available (accessed February 10, 2025).