State Board of Education Background

In 1948, the Colorado State Constitution was amended to authorize an elected State Board of Education to provide general supervision of public schools, with powers and duties described throughout Title 22 of the the Colorado Revised Statutes. The first Colorado State Board of Education was elected in November 1950, and began its work in January 1951.

Today's State Board of Education is composed of seven elected officials representing Colorado's congressional districts. Board members serve without pay for six-year terms. Every other year, the State Board elects a chairman and vice-chairman from its own membership; the Commissioner of Education acts as non-voting secretary to the Board.

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