Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Web Site:

www.mass.gov/doe

Organization Chart

Mission:

The mission of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is to improve the quality of the public education system. The department's goals are to prevent the achievement gap from starting; to close the achievement gap where it exists; and to challenge all students to proficiency and beyond. If the department meets these goals, it will achieve its vision: that all students will succeed as productive and contributing members of our democratic society and the global economy.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 15 S. 1E-G

Department of Education

MGL C. 69 S. 1A-B

Department/Commissioner of Education - general powers and duties

MGL C. 69 S. 1D-K

Department/Commissioner of Education - general powers and duties

MGL C. 71 S. 38G

Educator certification/licensure

MGL C. 71 S. 89

Charter schools

MGL C. 74 S. 1-37

Vocational Education

MGL C. 71B S. 1-16

Special Education

MGL C. 71A S. 1-8

English Language Acquisition

MGL C. 70 S. 1-15

State Aid for Public Schools

Regulations

603 CMR 1.0

Education Laws and Regulations