| 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: | blank |
| How Many Served: | blank |
| 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 Citation: | Article VII, sections 2, 3, and 4 of the Nebraska Constitution; sections 79-301 through 79-320. |
| Parent Agency: | State Department of Education |
| 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: | blank |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Support Staff: | Commissioner of Education |
| Shared or Separate: | Shared |
| FY 21-22 Budget: | blank |
| FY 22-23 Budget: | blank |
| FY 23-24 Budget: | blank |
| Other Funding Sources: | blank |
| Spending Authority: | blank |
| Since July 1, 2020: | See information found on State Board of Education webpage:https:www.education.ne.govstateboard |