The document summarizes DepEd Order No. 001 Series of 2023, which revises the roles and responsibilities of Undersecretaries and Assistant Secretaries at the Department of Education (DepEd) and expands their signing authorities. Specifically, it realigns positions to functional areas, clarifies approval levels for documents, and aims to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance education quality through better leadership alignment and coordination across DepEd. The order also includes plans to brief and train officials on the changes and evaluate their implementation over time.