Education policy is a multidisciplinary field of academic inquiry and practice concerned with the study of governmental and institutional decisions, rules, and directives that influence educational systems, processes, and outcomes. It investigates the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of policies at various levels, analyzing their impact on access, equity, quality, governance, and funding within educational contexts, drawing upon insights from political science, sociology, economics, and pedagogy to understand how policy shapes educational opportunities and addresses societal goals.