Section I – General Governing Policies and Procedures


Board Policies


Staff Members

The Office of the State Board of Education (OSBE) provides critical executive, strategic, tactical, and administrative support to the Board of Education in its policy-making authority.


Kurt Liebich


Debbie Critchfield


Education Initiatives

Idaho education has entered a new progressive era in order to increase global competitiveness and attract opportunity, as seen through our many current education initiatives. Education and commerce must partner to build upon each other.


Higher Education Research Council Programs

These programs are designed to stimulate competitive research at Idaho’s institutions, under the direction of the Higher Education Research Council.


Higher Education Research Council

The Higher Education Research Council (HERC) is responsible for implementing and administering the Board’s higher education research policy and the grant programs created by it. These programs are designed to stimulate competitive research at Idaho’s institutions.


K-12 Education


Idaho Scholarships

The State of Idaho is committed to supporting students in their pursuit of education and training beyond high school. A variety of scholarship opportunities are available for eligible Idaho residents, administered by the Idaho State Board of Education and the Idaho Workforce […] Learn More