Education Commission of the States in the United States

Introduction to Education Commission Of The States (State statute topic)

State Education Departments and Boards

State departments and boards of education are generally responsible for supporting public early childhood, K-12 secondary, higher education, technical and community educational institutions. Usually they:

• Manage state and federal grant funds
• Maintain educational standards through uniform testing and professional certification
• Develop curricula
• Coordinate statewide planning
• Promote excellence in education

State Education Departments and Boards Websites

Education websites may contain directories of educational institutions, public school rankings and profiles, other educational statistics and reports and proceedings of the state’s board of education. Visitors will often find information on educational policy, financial aid, college savings and planning programs, educational initiatives such as reading and child nutrition programs, grants available to professionals, educational and assistive technology, and school construction.

In some states, responsibility for public library coordination and development is one of the education department’s responsibilities. In a few states, the state operates an educational or public television network.

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Further Reading

• Information about Education Commission Of The States in the Gale Encyclopedia of American Law.