Ufficio Scolastico Regionale of Tuscany Region is a joint regional body within the Ministry of Education, University and Research. It mainly works as link between the Ministry and the autonomous schools (more than 600 schools subdivided into preschool, primary and secondary schools). Ufficio Scolastico Regionale controls and monitors the achievement of educational objectives promoted by the Ministry of Education, University and Research. Ufficio Scolastico Regionale promotes and disseminates regional educational policies addressed to students.