State Board of Education — Est. 1867

EveryStudent.EveryDistrict.EveryDecision.

Setting the compass for every classroom, bus route, and graduation stage across the state — from K-3 literacy standards to broadband equity policy.

01 — Introduction
K–12 Academic StandardsGraduation Requirements 2025–26Educator LicensureSpecial Education PolicyTitle I Funding AllocationRural Broadband InitiativeEarly Literacy BenchmarkBoard-Approved CurriculumPublic Comment OpenK–12 Academic StandardsGraduation Requirements 2025–26Educator LicensureSpecial Education PolicyTitle I Funding AllocationRural Broadband InitiativeEarly Literacy BenchmarkBoard-Approved CurriculumPublic Comment Open
02 — Mission & Priorities

We exist so that where a child is born does not determine what they become.

The State Board of Education sets academic standards, allocates funding, and establishes policy for 1.4 million students across 312 school districts. We are accountable to every family, educator, and taxpayer in this state.

Our decisions happen in public session. Our data is published quarterly. Our doors — and our comment periods — are always open.

01

Early Literacy for Every Child

Every student reading at grade level by the end of third grade. We fund 340 reading coaches across 89 districts, with targeted support for English Language Learners and students with dyslexia.

78.4%
K–3 literacy benchmark met statewide, up from 71% in 2022
02

A Graduation That Means Something

Diploma requirements updated for 2025–26 reflect what employers and colleges actually need — computational thinking, civic literacy, and verified workplace readiness.

87.3%
Four-year graduation rate, highest in state history
03

Equity in Every ZIP Code

Rural and under-resourced districts receive weighted funding that closes the gap between a student's address and their opportunity. Broadband access is now a Title I-eligible expense.

$2.1B
Equity-weighted allocation in the 2025–26 state budget
04

Teachers Who Stay and Grow

Licensure renewal is streamlined to 20 minutes online. Mentorship stipends for first-year teachers in high-need schools. Board-recognized micro-credentials count toward salary advancement.

94%
Educator retention rate in districts with mentorship programs
03 — Resource Hub

Find Your Resource

Select your role below. The library filters to show only what matters to you — no buried menus, no PDF archaeology.

StandardsPDF

Graduation Requirements 2025–26

Complete credit requirements, course sequences, and alternative pathways for diploma candidates.

Updated Jan 2026Access
ParticipationLink

Public Comment Portal

Submit written or verbal comments on open policy proposals before the next board session.

Updated LiveAccess
LicensureForm

Educator Licensure Renewal

Renew your teaching license in under 20 minutes. Includes micro-credential submission.

Updated Feb 2026Access
DataDatabase

School Performance Report

District-level data on attendance, test scores, graduation rates, and equity metrics.

Updated Q4 2025Access
FundingPDF

Title I & Equity Funding Guide

How districts apply for weighted equity funding, broadband eligibility, and rural supplements.

Updated Dec 2025Access
CurriculumPDF

K–3 Literacy Screener Toolkit

Assessment protocols, intervention guides, and professional development resources for early literacy.

Updated Sep 2025Access
SupportPDF

Special Education Rights & Services

IEP process, parent rights under IDEA, dispute resolution, and district contact directory.

Updated Nov 2025Access
PathwaysLink

College & Career Readiness Pathways

Dual enrollment options, CTE programs, and AP/IB equivalency charts for high school students.

Updated Jan 2026Access
PolicyDatabase

Policy Database

Searchable archive of all board-adopted policies, administrative rules, and amendment history.

Updated LiveAccess
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04 — Stay Informed

Get Board Updates

Meeting agendas drop 72 hours before each session. Policy updates go out the day of adoption. One email. No noise. Unsubscribe any time.

We send 2–3 emails per month. Your address is never shared.

05 — Meetings & Transparency

Every decision made in public.

All board meetings are open to the public. Agendas post 72 hours before each session. Archived recordings and minutes are available for every meeting since 2010.

12
Mar
Regular● Next Meeting

Regular Board Meeting

Thursday, March 2026 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Room 214, State Education Building

26
Mar
Public Comment

Public Comment — Graduation Standards Revision

Thursday, March 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Virtual + Room 110, State Education Building

09
Apr
Regular

Regular Board Meeting

Thursday, April 2026 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Room 214, State Education Building

Agenda pending
23
Apr
Special

Special Session — 2026–27 Budget Adoption

Thursday, April 2026 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Room 214, State Education Building

Agenda pending
14
May
Regular

Regular Board Meeting

Thursday, May 2026 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Room 214, State Education Building

Agenda pending

All meetings are recorded. Archives include video, minutes, and voting records.

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