# 34 C.F.R. § 3.2 (2026): Description

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## Section

- **Citation:** 34 C.F.R. § 3.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** Description
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 34 CFR: Education / Part 3: OFFICIAL SEAL / § 3.2: § 3.2   Description.

## Text

The Official Seal of the Department of Education is described as follows: Standing upon a mound, an oak tree with black trunk and limbs and green foliage in front of a gold rising sun, issuing gold rays on a light blue disc, enclosed by a dark blue border with gold edges bearing the inscription “DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION” above a star at either side of the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” in smaller letters in the base; letters and stars in white. The Offical Seal of the Department is modified when used in reproductions in black and white and when embossed. As so modified, it appears below.

## Nearby sections

- [34 C.F.R. § 3.1 (2026) § 3.1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P3_S3_1.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 3.2 (2026) § 3.2   Description.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P3_S3_2.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 3.3 (2026) § 3.3   Authority to affix seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P3_S3_3.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 3.4 (2026) § 3.4   Use of the seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P3_S3_4.md)

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