Illinois Board, Commission, Task Force and Council List

Title:	Education Commission of the States
Website:	Education Commission of the States
Contact Comments:
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
Qualifications:
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	Title	County
Isoye, Steven			Statute	Ex-Officio, State Board of Education		None
Lightford, Kimberly	9/1/2016	9/5/2014	Senate President	Member		None
Lindvahl, Craig			State Board of Education	Member		None
Pritzker, Gov. JB			Statute	Ex-Officio, Governor		None
VACANT			Governor	Member		None
VACANT			Speaker of the House	Member	State Representative	None
VACANT			Governor	Member		None