State Board & MACCE Reports

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The Missouri State Board of Education is made up of eight citizens appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The Board sets standards for and approves courses and professional programs for teachers and school administrators in Missouri’s public and private higher education institutions. 

Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators, established within the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is composed of 25 members to be appointed by the State Board of Education upon the recommendation of the commissioner of education.

MNEA Vice Pres. Rebeka McIntosh (rebeka.mcintosh@mnea.org) and MNEA Teaching & Learning Director Samantha Hayes (samantha.hayes@mnea.org) attend the meetings of the State Board of Education and MACCE. After each meeting, they write a report and may issue alerts to staff and members about upcoming policy changes that may negatively impact educators. If you have questions regarding either report, please contact Samantha Hayes at (573) 644-9625.

MNEA State Board of Education Reports

Top Takeaways: MNEA State Board Report (Sept. 12, 2023)
September 2023 State Board of Education Updates to The Graduation Handbook The state board heard updates to the Graduation Handbook to reflect recent legislation ( § 170.018, RSMo & § 170.307, RSMo )...
Missouri State Board of Education Meeting Report (August 2023)
MNEA Top Takeaways August 2023 State Board of Education MNEA Members Make a Difference The state board approved an amendment to the administrative rule for Mental Health Awareness Training ( 5 CSR 20...

MACCE Reports

Top Takeaways: MNEA MACCE Meeting Report (September 2023)
September 2023 MACCE Meeting What is MACCE ? The Missouri Advisory Council of Certification for Educators, established in statute, is a council made up of 25 members–15 of which are active public...