Equality of Opportunity in Education and Training - United States Department of Education - United States

Special Assistant for Gender Equity

In May 1995, a Special Assistant for Gender Equity was appointed pursuant to the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994. The role and responsibilities of the special assistant include promoting, coordinating, and evaluating gender equity programs, including the dissemination of information, technical assistance and coordination of research activities. The Special Assistant advises the Secretary and Deputy Secretary on all matters relating to gender equity.

United States Department of Education Equity Task Force

The Equity Task Force was founded in October, 1993. The purpose of the Equity Task Force is to advise the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary on all matters

related to ensuring that equity is an integral part of all Departmental programs and management practices and decisions. It is responsible for managing and coordinating policy and departmental management initiatives to promote equity practices throughout the Department. Committee members work on a variety of issues, including drafting legislation, establishing mechanisms for ongoing communications with employees and conducting other outreach activities (hosting conferences, meetings and luncheons with key representatives, and developing publications and related materials).