Directory of Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools Resources
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The Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS) administers, coordinates, and recommends policy for improving quality and excellence of programs and activities that are designed to:
- Provide financial assistance for drug and violence prevention activities and activities that promote the health and well being of students in elementary and secondary schools, and institutions of higher education. Activities may be carried out by State and local educational agencies and by other public and private nonprofit organizations.
- Participate in the formulation and development of ED program policy and legislative proposals and in overall Administration policies related to violence and drug prevention; drafting program regulations.
- Participate in interagency committees, groups, and partnerships related to drug and violence prevention, coordinating with other Federal agencies on issues related to comprehensive school health, and advising the Secretary on the formulation of comprehensive school health education policy.
- Participate with other Federal agencies in the development of a national research agenda for drug and violence prevention.
- Administer the Department's programs relating to citizenship and civics education.
- Provide national leadership on issues and programs in correctional education.
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Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS)
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osdfs/
Administers, coordinates, and recommends policy for improving quality and excellence of drug and violence prevention programs and activities. Publications, grants and programs are highlighted.
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