Education Commission of the States
Board and Commission Details
Function
The Commission collects and analyzes information concerning educational needs and resources in all states; encourages education research, particularly regarding administration and instruction methods; develops financing proposals; recommends policy and plans for improvement of public education.
Term
Public members, 2 years, expiring January 31 of odd-numbered years, and until successor is appointed.
Senate Confirmation
No
Compensation
Not specified
Composition
7 members -- Governor, State Superintendent of Education, 1 member of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate, 1 member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House , 2 appointed by the Governor, and 1 appointed by the State Board of Education
Authority
45 ILCS 90/2
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Speaker of the House | Member | State Representative | ||||
| Lightford, Sen. Kimberly | 01/08/2025 | 09/05/2014 | Senate President | Member | |||
| Pritzker, Gov. JB | Statute | Ex-Officio, Governor | |||||
| Lindvahl, Craig | State Board of Education | Member | |||||
| Isoye, Steven | Statute | Ex-Officio, State Board of Education | |||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member |