Education System

State Board of Education

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What is the purpose of the State Board of Education?

In accordance with Article IX, Section 2, Constitution of the State of Florida, the State Board of Education is responsible for supervising the system of free public education as is provided by law.

What is the role of the State Board of Education?

The role of the State Board of Education is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by providing them with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities, and to maintain an accountability system that measures student progress towards the goals of highest student achievement, seamless articulation and maximum access, skilled workforce and economic development, and quality efficient services.

The State Board of Education appoints the Commissioner of Education, who serves as the Executive Director of the Department of Education. In accordance with ss. 1001.10 and 1001.11, Florida Statutes, the commissioner serves as the chief educational officer of the state and is responsible for giving full assistance to the State Board of Education. The commissioner's office is responsible for operating all statewide functions necessary to support the State Board of Education, including strategic planning and budget development, general administration, assessment, and accountability.

What is the composition of the State Board of Education?

The State Board of Education is a citizen board consisting of seven state residents appointed by the Governor to staggered four-year terms, subject to confirmation by the Senate. State board members serve without compensation but are entitled to reimbursement of travel and per diem expenses in accordance with s. 112.061, Florida Statutes. Members may be reappointed by the Governor for additional terms not to exceed eight years of consecutive service.

What are the powers of the State Board of Education?

The State Board of Education is the chief implementing and coordinating body of public education in Florida, except for the State University System. The board's primary focus is on high-level policy decisions. It has the authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54, Florida Statutes,and to implement the provisions of law for the improvement of the state system of public education, except for the State University System. The board may delegate its general powers to the Commissioner of Education or the directors of the divisions of the department.

Some of the specific powers of the State Board of Education include adopting and periodically reviewing and revising the Florida Standards, classifying school services, designating certification subject areas, and establishing competencies and certification requirements for all school-based personnel. A complete list of the board's specific powers is outlined in s. 1001.03, Florida Statutes.

What activities are funded through the State Board of Education?

In addition to supporting the activities of the board and its members, funds appropriated for the State Board of Education support agency-wide executive direction and support services, including fiscal and budget activities, personnel administration, grant management, and contractual services for the department's divisions.

How are these activities funded?

Fiscal Year: 2021-22

	Fund	Salary Rate/ Position	General Revenue	Trust Funds
SALARY RATE		51,389,813
POSITIONS		934.00
SALARIES AND BENEFITS
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND			14,682,822
	FROM ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			7,656,638
	FROM EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND SERVICE TRUST FUND			5,567,951
	FROM DIVISION OF UNIVERSITIES FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			3,162,153
	FROM FEDERAL GRANTS TRUST FUND			24,521,696
	FROM INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT TRUST FUND			2,914,663
	FROM STUDENT LOAN OPERATING TRUST FUND			7,398,978
	FROM NURSING STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS TRUST FUND			79,449
	FROM OPERATING TRUST FUND			313,047
	FROM TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TRUST FUND			426,330
	FROM WORKING CAPITAL TRUST FUND			5,991,139
OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND			249,218
	FROM ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			144,095
	FROM EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND SERVICE TRUST FUND			96,779
	FROM DIVISION OF UNIVERSITIES FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			42,691
	FROM FEDERAL GRANTS TRUST FUND			547,110
	FROM INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT TRUST FUND			227,470
	FROM STUDENT LOAN OPERATING TRUST FUND			25,625
	FROM OPERATING TRUST FUND			5,134
	FROM WORKING CAPITAL TRUST FUND			59,213
EXPENSES
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND			4,335,640
	FROM ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			1,456,375
	FROM EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND SERVICE TRUST FUND			1,009,523
	FROM EDUCATIONAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY TRUST FUND			133,426
	FROM DIVISION OF UNIVERSITIES FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			898,664
	FROM FEDERAL GRANTS TRUST FUND			2,188,663
	FROM GRANTS AND DONATIONS TRUST FUND			48,433
	FROM INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT TRUST FUND			540,776
	FROM STUDENT LOAN OPERATING TRUST FUND			800,556
	FROM NURSING STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS TRUST FUND			39,050
	FROM OPERATING TRUST FUND			295,667
	FROM TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TRUST FUND			135,350
	FROM WORKING CAPITAL TRUST FUND			706,077
OPERATING CAPITAL OUTLAY
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND			45,970
	FROM ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			144,428
	FROM EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND SERVICE TRUST FUND			7,440
	FROM DIVISION OF UNIVERSITIES FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			15,000
	FROM FEDERAL GRANTS TRUST FUND			241,756
	FROM INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT TRUST FUND			16,375
	FROM STUDENT LOAN OPERATING TRUST FUND			55,960
	FROM NURSING STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS TRUST FUND			6,000
	FROM OPERATING TRUST FUND			5,000
	FROM TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TRUST FUND			3,150
	FROM WORKING CAPITAL TRUST FUND			47,921
LUMP SUM
FEDERAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF (ESSER) FUND - STATE EDUCATION AGENCY RESERVE
	FROM FEDERAL GRANTS TRUST FUND			62,709,999
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND			48,226,311
	FROM ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			2,315,367
	FROM FEDERAL GRANTS TRUST FUND			70,376,441
	FROM TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TRUST FUND			13,783,900
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
TRANSFER TO DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND			260,876
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
CONTRACTED SERVICES
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND			3,100,000
	FROM ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			739,054
	FROM EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND SERVICE TRUST FUND			1,402,736
	FROM DIVISION OF UNIVERSITIES FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			488,200
	FROM FEDERAL GRANTS TRUST FUND			21,467,369
	FROM GRANTS AND DONATIONS TRUST FUND			50,000
	FROM INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT TRUST FUND			405,405
	FROM STUDENT LOAN OPERATING TRUST FUND			14,115,208
	FROM NURSING STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS TRUST FUND			19,893
	FROM OPERATING TRUST FUND			374,193
	FROM TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TRUST FUND			4,242,250
	FROM WORKING CAPITAL TRUST FUND			943,604
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
	FROM DIVISION OF UNIVERSITIES FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			200,000
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND			113,482
	FROM ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			55,079
	FROM EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND SERVICE TRUST FUND			32,310
	FROM DIVISION OF UNIVERSITIES FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			15,474
	FROM FEDERAL GRANTS TRUST FUND			94,291
	FROM INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT TRUST FUND			4,106
	FROM STUDENT LOAN OPERATING TRUST FUND			89,585
	FROM NURSING STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS TRUST FUND			418
	FROM OPERATING TRUST FUND			4,154
	FROM TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TRUST FUND			1,735
	FROM WORKING CAPITAL TRUST FUND			27,045
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
GRANTS AND AIDS - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS EMERGENCY RELIEF (ESSER) FUND-STATE AGENCY-TEACHER-PRINCIPAL RELIEF PYMT
	FROM FEDERAL GRANTS TRUST FUND			4,136,059
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
GRANTS AND AIDS - FEDERAL CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2021 (CRRSAA)
	FROM FEDERAL GRANTS TRUST FUND			188,163,941
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
TRANSFER TO DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES - HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES PURCHASED PER STATEWIDE CONTRACT
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND			110,591
	FROM ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			19,102
	FROM EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND SERVICE TRUST FUND			15,882
	FROM DIVISION OF UNIVERSITIES FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			10,380
	FROM FEDERAL GRANTS TRUST FUND			65,448
	FROM INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT TRUST FUND			8,148
	FROM STUDENT LOAN OPERATING TRUST FUND			39,287
	FROM NURSING STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS TRUST FUND			270
	FROM OPERATING TRUST FUND			2,551
	FROM TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TRUST FUND			1,590
	FROM WORKING CAPITAL TRUST FUND			23,534
DATA PROCESSING SERVICES
DATA PROCESSING ASSESSMENT - DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND			102,667
	FROM ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			7
	FROM DIVISION OF UNIVERSITIES FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			3,182
	FROM FEDERAL GRANTS TRUST FUND			41
	FROM STUDENT LOAN OPERATING TRUST FUND			116,558
	FROM WORKING CAPITAL TRUST FUND			12,727
DATA PROCESSING SERVICES
EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND			5,563,218
	FROM ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			1,742,521
	FROM EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND SERVICE TRUST FUND			1,189,918
	FROM DIVISION OF UNIVERSITIES FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			342,950
	FROM FEDERAL GRANTS TRUST FUND			2,856,858
	FROM INSTITUTIONAL ASSESSMENT TRUST FUND			320,380
	FROM STUDENT LOAN OPERATING TRUST FUND			1,123,210
	FROM NURSING STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS TRUST FUND			16,894
	FROM OPERATING TRUST FUND			95,264
	FROM TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TRUST FUND			70,426
	FROM WORKING CAPITAL TRUST FUND			1,251,008
DATA PROCESSING SERVICES
NORTHWEST REGIONAL DATA CENTER (NWRDC)
FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND			1,838,332
	FROM ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			10,286
	FROM EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION AND SERVICE TRUST FUND			72,085
	FROM DIVISION OF UNIVERSITIES FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST FUND			2,083
	FROM FEDERAL GRANTS TRUST FUND			28,223
	FROM STUDENT LOAN OPERATING TRUST FUND			705,650
	FROM TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION TRUST FUND			42,045
	FROM WORKING CAPITAL TRUST FUND			4,372,253
TOTAL			78,629,127	468,794,328

Source: www.transparencyflorida.gov

Updates

State Board of Education Oversight of the Early Learning System. The 2021 Legislature enacted Ch. 2021-10, Laws of Florida, which makes a number of changes to Florida's early learning system. These changes include repealing the Office of Early Learning and establishing the Division of Early Learning within the Florida Department of Education, thereby placing oversight of the Voluntary Prekindergarten and School Readiness programs within the State Board of Education. In addition, the early learning coalitions that implement these programs at the local level will be placed under the authority of the State Board of Education.

Where can I find related OPPAGA reports?

Review of the Capital Outlay Facilities Space of Florida's State University System, Report 20-SUSFACI, February 2020

Review of the Capital Outlay Facilities Space of Florida's College System, Report 20-FCSFACI, June 2020

Where can I get more information?

Other Reports
The Auditor General reports on the operations of the Department of Education are available on its website.
Framework for the State Board of Education's Strategic Plan, Florida Department of Education, April 2018.
Websites of Interest
Florida State Board of Education Members
State Board of Education Meeting Schedule and Archives
State Board Rules Under Review
Performance Information
Performance measures and standards for the department may be found in its Long Range Program Plan.

What are the applicable statutes?

Article IX, Sections 2 and 8(d), Constitution of the State of Florida, and Chapter 1001 Part I A, Florida Statutes.

Whom do I contact for help?

Commissioner, Department of Education, 850-245-0505, email: Commissioner@fldoe.org

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