The department ' s main responsibilities include the enforcement of the education ordinance ( cap . 279 ) ; the provision and allocation of public sector school places ; provision of education opportunities for children with special educational needs ; development of school curricula ; assurance of school education quality ; monitoring of teaching standards ; and support to schools with public funding and other facilities 该署的主要职责包括：执行《教育条例》 (第279章)的规定、为学生提供和分配公营学校的学额、为有特殊教育需要的儿童提供教育机会、编订学校课程、保证学校教育的质素、监察教学水平，以及拨用公帑资助学校运作并提供其他设施。
