StrategicPlan-Phase2 - Flipbook - Page 8
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STRATEGIC PLAN - PHASE 2
ABOUT THE MARYLAND STATE
BOARD OF EDUCATION &
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
The Maryland State Board of Education, established in 1864,
The State Board also appoints the State Superintendent of
consists of 13 regular members, and one student member, all
Schools, who leads Maryland’s education system and serves a
appointed by the Governor. Regular members serve staggered
four-year term. The State Superintendent is responsible for the
four-year terms and the student member serves a one-year term.
administration of the Maryland State Department of Education
and carries out the educational policies of the State Board. The
The State Board sets the educational policy and standards
for Pre-K through high school and vocational rehabilitation
services, passes regulations that have the force of law, and
State Superintendent is the Chief Executive and also serves as
Secretary and Treasurer of the State Board.
is empowered to interpret the true meaning and intent of the
The Maryland State Board of Education and the Maryland State
law. The State Board also reviews and approves three annual
Department of Education work collaboratively to ensure the
budgets (the Maryland Department of Education headquarters
promise of an excellent and equitable education for all students.
budget, the State Aid to local education budget, and StateAided Institutions budget) before they are passed on to the
Governor’s office for approval or revision and then to the
General Assembly for final action.
