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NWHIC Organizations Directory -- Record DetailsOffice of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, EDMission statement: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 character and civics education. Provide national leadership on issues and programs in correctional education. Contact Information:Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, ED Internet address: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osdfs/index.html Phone number(s):
(202) 260-3954 Fax number:(202) 260-7767 Related topics:These topics may help you find additional organizations. Click any of these links to do an automatic search.
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