Office of Safe and Healthy Students

The Office of Safe and Healthy Students (OSHS) (formerly Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS) is a subdivision within the United States Department of Education that is responsible for assisting drug and violence prevention activities within the nation's schools.

The office was established by the Department of Education in 2002, pursuant to the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act part of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.[1]

  1. ^ U.S. Department of Education (September 17, 2002). "Paige announces formation of two new offices". U.S. Department of Education.