Executive Agencies of the Idaho State Education System

Idaho’s education system includes state agencies that provide services beyond degree-granting institutions.


Public Education Institutions

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.


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.


Indian Education Committee

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


Instruction, Research, and Student Affairs

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.


Planning, Policy, and Governmental Affairs

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.


Data Management Council

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.


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.


Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research in Idaho

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.


Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee

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.