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State Board of Education

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    State Board of Education
  • Contact Person:
    Commissioner of Education, Brian L. Maher
  • Purpose:
    The general supervision and administration of the school system of Nebraska, and other activities as directed by the Legislature.
  • How Many Affectable:
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  • How Many Served:
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  • Year Created:
    1952 with adoption of constitutional amendment by the people
  • Year Active:
    January 1955 with election of board members by people
  • Sunset Date:
    Not applicable
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Article VII, sections 2, 3, and 4 of the Nebraska Constitution; sections 79-301 through 79-320.
  • Parent Agency:
    State Department of Education
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    8
  • Who Appoints:
    Elected by the people on a nonpartisan ballot; see Article VII, section 3
  • Legislative Approval:
    Not applicable
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    Section 79-313 states: No person shall be eligible to membership on the State Board of Education (1) who is actively engaged in the teaching profession, (2) who is a holder of any state office or a member of a state board or commission unless the board or commission is limited to an advisory capacity, or (3) unless he or she is a citizen of the United States, a resident of the state for a period of at least six months, and a resident of the district from which he or she is elected for a period of at least six months immediately preceding his or her election.
  • Per Diem:
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  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Article VII, section 3 provides reimbursed for their actual expense incurred in the performance of their duties
  • Term Length:
    4 years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 21-22:
    Minimum of 4 meetings required annually under section 79-317
  • Held FY 21-22:
    11
  • Required FY 22-23:
    Minimum of 4 meetings required annually under section 79-317
  • Held FY 22-23:
    12
  • Required FY 23-24:
    Minimum of 4 meetings required annually under section 79-317
  • Held FY 23-24:
    10
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    Commissioner of Education
  • Shared or Separate:
    Shared
  • FY 21-22 Budget:
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  • FY 22-23 Budget:
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  • FY 23-24 Budget:
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  • Other Funding Sources:
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  • Spending Authority:
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Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2020:
    See information found on State Board of Education webpage:https:www.education.ne.govstateboard