The Washington State Board of Education (SBE) is the overseeing body of

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in the

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Mission and vision
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Membership

The 16 members of the State Board of Education include those selected by the

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, those elected by local school districts, a private school representative, and two student representatives. The students are advisory voting members selected by the Washington Association of Student Leaders.

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