Institutions and agencies start updating their strategic plan based on the Board’s own strategic plan and guidance in January, and finalize their plans for submission to the Board prior to the April agenda cutoff date.
A hierarchy is established to define the levels of precedent for state government documents. To illustrate these various levels, the analogy of a pyramid is useful. Each increasing level becomes smaller in size, yet greater in scope. The Idaho State Constitution defines the […] Learn More
The board maintains a rolling meeting schedule, which is updated at each regular meeting by majority vote. The board president consulting with members, may reschedule or cancel any meeting. The board may schedule special meetings by majority vote taken during any regular […] Learn More
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.
Idaho’s public higher education institutions provide a range of degree opportunities including doctorate, juris doctorate, masters, 4-year baccalaureate, 2-year associate degrees, and certificates, in addition to technical degrees.
The Idaho Constitution provides that the general supervision, governance, and control of the state educational institutions and public school system of the State of Idaho, as with the education system’s executive agencies, shall be vested in a State Board of Education (SBOE).
The Instruction, Research and Student Affairs (IRSA) Committee is a standing committee of the Board. It is responsible for performing work pursuant to Board policy and receipt of delegations from the Board.