The phrase "federal officials" refers to people who work for the government at the national level. They are responsible for making and enforcing laws on a larger scale, usually in relation to the entire country. Full definition
Some schools opted against participating for fear that not collecting the data would make it harder for them access other government education funds, a concern federal officials said was misplaced. (utahpubliceducation.org)
To be clear, students and their families must retain the right to file complaints with federal officials if they feel they have been subject to discrimination. (educationnext.org)
All cases are reviewed by federal officials working in the same location. (sciencedaily.com)