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Secretary of Education

The head of the U.S. Department of Education, responsible for overseeing federal education policies and programs.

Solicitation

A formal request from a government agency for bids or proposals from contractors to perform a specific service or provide goods.

Contract

A binding agreement between two or more parties, in this case, between the Department of Education and an organization, for specific services to be provided.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

A federal law that ensures public schools provide a free and appropriate education to children with disabilities.

Nonprofit organization

An organization that uses its surplus revenues to further achieve its purpose or mission, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends.

Local educational agencies

A public board of education or other public authority legally constituted within a State for administrative control and direction of public elementary or secondary schools. Essentially, a school district or a similar body.