Business Affairs & Human Resources (BAHR)
Oversees financial management, human resources, and operational matters for the Board and Idaho’s public institutions.
View BAHR CommitteeAll Committees
The Idaho State Board of Education operates through a committee structure that supports effective governance, policy development, and oversight of the state's education system. Committees focus on key areas such as finance, academic affairs, planning, and system coordination, and include both Board committees and advisory groups.
Primary Committees Section
Instruction, Research & Human Affairs (IRSA)
Focuses on academic programs, research initiatives, and student affairs across Idaho’s education system.
View IRSA CommitteePlanning, Policy, and Governmental Affairs (PPGA)
Leads policy development, strategic planning, and government relations for the Board.
View PPGA CommitteeSearch Committees Section
Accountability Oversight Committee (AOC)
Oversees accountability measures and performance tracking for Idaho’s education system.
Audit Risk & Compliance (ARC)
Provides oversight of audit functions, risk management, and compliance activities.
Council on Academic Affairs and Programs (CAAP)
Reviews and makes recommendations on academic programs and policies across the system.
Data Management Council (DMC)
Provides guidance on data governance, data quality, and systemwide data coordination.
Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research in Idaho (EPSCoR)
Supports research capacity and competitiveness through statewide collaboration and federal partnerships.
General Education Committee (GEM)
Focuses on general education requirements and transfer alignment across institutions.
Higher Ed Research Council (HERC)
Supports research priorities and collaboration across Idaho’s higher education institutions.
Indian Education Committee (IEC)
Advises on education policy and initiatives impacting Native American students and communities in Idaho.
Retirement Plan Committee
Oversees retirement plans and related financial programs for eligible employees.
Teaching & Learning with Technology Committee (TLTC)
Collaborates on a statewide vision for digital and technology-enhanced learning, including policy recommendations, investments, and system coordination. Reports to the Council on Academic Affairs and Programs (CAAP).