The Planning, Policy and Governmental Affairs (PPGA) 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.
The purpose of the Idaho Indian Education Committee (IEC) is to advocate for American Indian students, act as an advisory body to the State Board of Education and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and serve as a link between the five […] Learn More
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.
The primary object of the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research in Idaho (EPSCoR) is to stimulate research in niche areas that can become fully competitive in the disciplinary and multidisciplinary research programs of the National Science Foundation and other relevant agencies.
The Idaho Data Management Council (DMC) is a council established to make recommendation on the oversight and development of Idaho’s Educational Analytics System (EASI) and oversees the creation, maintenance and usage of said system.
The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee is a standing committee of the Board. The Committee provides oversight to the organizations under its governance for financial statement integrity, financial practices, internal control systems, financial management, and standards of conduct.
The Business Affairs and Human Resources (BAHR) 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.
The board is granted authority to self-organize in the execution of its duties. It currently has eight appointed committees which meet, confer, and report regularly. The procedural guidelines for Board committees appear in the bylaws of the Board Governing Policies and Procedures.
The State Board of Education is charged with the general supervision and governance of Idaho’s public educational institutions, agencies and school system.
The Office of the State Board of Education conducts pre-employment screening on all positions, including eligibility for employment, verification of work history and academic credentials, and criminal background check.