Educational Commission of the States
700 Broadway
Suite 810
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 299-3609
Fax: (303) 296-8332
Email: ecs@ecs.org
Website: http://www.ecs.org
Director: Mary Ann Strombitski
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 173.300
Mission:
The Educational Commission of the States is a nonprofit, nationwide interstate compact formed in 1965. Its primary purpose is to help governors, state legislators, state education officials and others develop policies to improve the quality of education at all levels.
Function:
The Educational Commission of the States collects and analyzes data concerning educational needs and resources; coordinates research and develops proposals for adequate financing of education; formulates policies and plans for improvement of public education; reports to the legislature and the governor annually.
Subcommittees: Steering Committee
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 3 - one National Forum on Education Policy held in the summer and two steering committee meetings held in the spring and fall.
Location of meetings: varying locations
Duration of meetings: 4 days
Total time commitment:
Details on Members
Total members: 7
Appointed members: 4
Term length: Members serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: One of such members shall be the governor; two shall be members of the state legislature selected by its respective houses and serving in such manner as the legislature may determine; and four shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor, unless the laws of the state otherwise provide
Political Requirements: no
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: No