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Welcome to SBOE - Block D

Welcome to the D.C. State Board of Education

The D.C. State Board of Education is an independent agency with three separate offices. Where would you like to go? Please select below.

The State Board is responsible for approving state-level regulations and advises the Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE) on educational matters.

The Office of the Student Advocate supports students, parents, and families in their advocacy through parent education, one-on-one coaching, resource supports, and trainings in order to amplify the voices of the families.

The Office of the Ombudsman receives education-related concerns and complaints from families of current or prospective public-school students. The Ombudsman strives to resolve families’ education-related concerns and complaints by providing information, coaching, attending or facilitating school meetings, and conducting mediations.

Jessica Sutter (Ward 6)

jessica (dot) sutter (at) dc (dot) gov | @jessicasutterW6

Featured News

09/30/2022 State Board Announces SY2022–23 Student Representatives

09/16/2022 State Board Welcomes Expert Panel on ESSER Spending Trends

09/15/2022 NASBE Honors Three D.C. Recipients for Service and Policy Leadership Awards

09/08/2022 State Board Hosts Back-to-School Engagement Event at Eastern Senior High School

09/02/2022 OSSE Presents on Educator Workforce, Community Service Requirements, and PARCC

07/15/2022 June in Review: SBOE Monthly Updates

06/13/2022 May in Review: SBOE Monthly Updates

05/16/2022 April in Review: SBOE Monthly Updates

04/13/2022 March in Review: SBOE Monthly Updates

03/02/2022 February in Review: SBOE Monthly Updates

06/29/2022 Testimony on "No Shots, No School" (Immunization Attendance Policy)

03/30/2022 FY2023 Budget Oversight Testimony

03/11/2022 Testimony on Bill 24-428, the School Attendance Amendment Act of 2021

03/03/2022 FY2021 Performance Oversight Testimony

06/08/2021 FY2022 Budget Oversight Testimony

07/08/2022 Public Comment Letter to OSSE on the ESSA Accountability Amendment

03/14/2022 SBOE Letter to Mayor Bowser on FY2023 Budget Priorities

03/02/2022 SBOE Public Comment Letter to OSSE on the 2022 DC State Plan Accountability Addendum

02/18/2022 SBOE Public Comment Letter on OSSE's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) State Approval

12/13/2021 Student Representative Alex O'Sullivan Letter

03/04/2022 Statement on Masking in Schools

02/28/2022 Statement on "The State Board of Education Membership Eligibility Emergency Amendment Act of 2022"

11/22/2021 Statement on the Lifting of the Indoor Mask Mandate

04/08/2021 Statement of Solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community

06/02/2020 Statement on Local and National Response to Killings of Black Americans

Upcoming Events

Oct 6 2022 - 14:30

Board Governance Committee Meeting

Oct 11 2022 - 17:00

Teacher Practice and School Support Committee Meeting

Oct 12 2022 - 17:00

Working Session

State Board Announces SY2022–23 Student Representatives

Washington, D.C.—The D.C.

State Board Welcomes Expert Panel on ESSER Spending Trends

Washington, D.C.—The D.C. State Board of Education (State Board) will hold its monthly public meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The public meeting will be attended in-person at the Old Council Chambers in the Marion S. Barry, Jr.

Featured Homepage Events

Board Governance Committee Meeting - Thu, Oct 6

This committee meeting will be an opportunity for members to discuss key issues and focus areas that the State Board has identified as priorities. The discussions will provide members the opportunity to share thoughts, recommendations, and next steps for the State Board.

Meeting Documents: bit.ly/SBOEMeetingDocs

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81672024786?pwd=YVhTWlFVRUxnV0Y3ZGlueWVlRzFDZz09
Passcode: hen5h5

Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799
Webinar ID: 816 7202 4786

This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at [email protected].

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Teacher Practice and School Support Committee Meeting - Tue, Oct 11

Meeting Documents: bit.ly/SBOEMeetingInfo

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89829145365?pwd=UndtazhlbTRTNUx1VWk3clorb040Zz09
Passcode: c8TqB6

This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at [email protected].

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Working Session - Wed, Jan 5, - Wed, Feb 2, - Wed, Mar 2, - Wed, Apr 6, - Wed, May 4, - Wed, Jun 1, - Wed, Jul 6, - Wed, Aug 3, - Wed, Sep 7, - Wed, Oct 12, - Wed, Nov 2, - Wed, Dec 7

The State Board holds its monthly working session. For all meeting agendas, documents, and minutes, please visit: bit.ly/SBOEMeetingInfo

Watch live:

January 5: bit.ly/SBOEJanuary2022WS
February 2: bit.ly/SBOEFebruary2022WS
March 2: bit.ly/SBOEMarch2022WS
April 6: bit.ly/SBOEApril2022WS
May 4: bit.ly/SBOEMay2022WS
June 1: bit.ly/SBOEJune2022WS
July 6: bit.ly/SBOEJuly2022WS
August 3: bit.ly/SBOEAugust2022WS
September 7: bit.ly/SBOESeptember2022WS
October 12: bit.ly/SBOEOctober2022WS
November 2: bit.ly/SBOENovember2022WS
December 7: bit.y/SBOEDecember2022WS

This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at [email protected].

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Learn More - Block A

Testify at our next public meeting

All students, parents, educators, and community members are invited to provide testimony at public meetings, which are held the third Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm. Individuals who wish to comment at a public meeting are asked to notify Board staff in advance by filling out our form no later than 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

Top Resources - Block B

Top Resources

Role of the State Board Learn about the role of the State Board and which state-level policies it is responsible for approving.

Get to know your State Board Members There are nine members on DC State Board of Education who are elected by voters within the district

Committee Work, Resolutions and Reports Learn about the work of each of the State Board's committees, and find all resolutions, reports, and letters that the State Board has written and adopted.

Meeting Calendar Find all upcoming meetings of the State Board.

Meeting Documents, Agendas, and Minutes View the meeting documents, agendas, and minutes of all State Board meetings.

Constituent Feedback Form It is the goal of the State Board to advocate for resources and solutions related to issues that are important to students, educators, and families. We will collect data on a regular basis to help inform our advocacy.

Recent Work - Block C

Recent Work

Image with a graphic of a calendar on the left side and on the right side, the text reads "you're invited! back to school with SBOE!"

Back to School with SBOE!Come out and participate in our focus group sessions, grab lunch, and speak with members of the State Board directly. Saturday, 9/24 from 10:30am-1:30pm at Eastern Senior High School

Estas invitado! Regreso a la escuela con SBOE

¡Regreso a la escuela con SBOE Venga y participe en nuestras sesiones de grupos de enfoque, almuerce y hable directamente con los miembros de la Junta Estatal. Sábado, 9/24 de 10:30 am a 1:30 pm en Eastern Senior High School

¡Regístrese hoy!

Social Studies Standards Revision Learn more about the social studies standards revision process, which began in 2020 and is set to be implemented by school year 2023–24.

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