The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) administers public education in the state of

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. The State Board consists of nine members who are appointed by the

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with the consent of the Senate. Board members serve four-year terms, with State Board membership limited to two consecutive terms. The board sets educational policies and guidelines for public and private schools, preschool through grade 12. It analyzes the aims, needs and requirements of education and recommends legislation to the Illinois General Assembly and Governor for the benefit of the more than 2 million school children in the state. Local municipalities and their respective

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s operate individual public schools but the ISBE audits performance of public schools with the Illinois School Report Card. The agency is headquartered at 100 North 1st Street in Springfield. The agency also has offices at the

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in the

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. The ISBE also oversaw private business schools and other

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until 2012, when responsibility for regulating those schools was transferred to the

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Overview

The ISBE describes itself as an agency that "commits to promoting and implementing comprehensive policies, practices, and programs that ensure fair access to quality for all students in our state." The ISBE is described by the Illinois state government's website as an agency that "provides leadership and resources to achieve excellence across all Illinois districts..."

Current members

Governor JB Pritzker appointed eight new members in February 2019. He re-appointed Susie Morrison who had been appointed by Governor Bruce Rauner. * Darren Reisberg, Chair * Donna Leak, Vice Chair * Malcolm McGill, Secretary * Cynthia Latimer * Christine Benson * Susie Morrison * David Lett * Jane Quinlan - yes * Jacqueline Robbins

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Interactive Illinois Report Card
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Current members

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