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| Title | Educational Commission of the States |
|---|---|
| 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 - - 1 appointed by the State Board of Education |
| Authority | 45 ILCS 90/2 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berman, Harry | 01/31/2015 | 04/16/2013 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Brown, Andrea | State Board of Education | Member | None | ||
| Geppert, Edward | 01/31/2009 | 04/30/2008 | Governor | Member | St. Clair |
| Koch, Christopher | Statute | Ex-Officio, State Board of Education | None | ||
| Lightford, Kimberly | 10/13/2011 | Senate President | Member | None | |
| McCarthy, Kevin | 06/13/2003 | Speaker of the House | Member | None | |
| Quinn, Pat | Statute | Ex-Officio, Governor | None |