State Board of Education
Content Description
The collection documents the activities, policy development, and administrative oversight of the Idaho State Board of Education over a span of more than a century. Materials reflect the Board’s governance of K–12 and higher education, its coordination with state institutions, and its role in shaping statewide academic standards, budgeting, accreditation, and long-range planning.
Dates
- Creation: 1893 – 2018
History
The Idaho State Board of Education was established by the Idaho Constitution of 1890 as the central governing authority for public education in the state. Originally conceived to provide broad supervision of common schools and emerging state institutions, the Board’s responsibilities expanded significantly during the twentieth century as Idaho’s educational system grew in size, complexity, and political importance.
Extent
324 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- AR 71 State Board of Education
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Government Records Repository