State Board of Education Authority, Powers, and Duties

Authority

The State Board of Education is authorized by Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Colorado with the general supervision of the public schools. Powers and duties of the Board are described in 22-2-105 through 109 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.

Powers and Duties

The Colorado State Board of Education is the governing board of the Colorado Department of Education. Within its jurisdiction, the State Board:

1. Provides educational leadership for the state;
2. Appoints the Commissioner of Education and the Director of State Board Relations;
3. Employs personnel of the Department of Education;
4. Approves the Department of Education budget;
5. Makes rules, regulations, and policies that govern the Colorado Department of Education, public education including pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, adult education, and public libraries;
6. Accredits public school districts;
7. Facilitates the provision of library services to the citizens of Colorado through the State Library;
8. Distributes federal and state funds;
9. Regulates educator licensing;
10. Supervises adult basic education and public libraries;
11. Appoints advisory committees;
12. Grants waivers of Colorado education law and regulations;
13. Exercises judicial authority with regard to appeals by charter schools; and
14. Submits recommendations for educational improvements to the General Assembly and Governor

For additional information, e-mail: state.board@cde.state.co.us