The Washington State Board of Education (SBE) is a government body that oversees education in the U.S. state of Washington. It was established in 1877 by the Washington Territorial Legislature and primarily oversees K–12 education.[1] The board also authorizes charter schools, which were legalized in 2012, and private institutions.[2]
Membership
editThe 16 members of the State Board of Education include those selected by the Governor of Washington, those elected by local school districts, a private school representative, and two student representatives. The students are advisory voting members selected by the Washington Association of Student Leaders.[3]
References
edit- ^ Bolton, Frederick; Bibb, Thomas W. (1934). History of Education in Washington (PDF). Washington, D.C.: United States Office of Education. p. 178. OCLC 4876417. Retrieved June 25, 2024 – via Education Resources Information Center.
- ^ Shaw, Linda (November 12, 2012). "Charter schools narrowly win approval in Washington". The Seattle Times. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "About Us". Washington State Board of Education. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
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