How is the Department of Education governed?
Floridas education system is overseen by seven citizens appointed to the Florida Board of Education by the Governor. The boards primary duties are to establish education goals, objectives, and in coordination with the Commissioner of Education, oversee the implementation and enforcement of education policies established by the Legislature. The Florida Board of Education appoints the Commissioner of Education, who serves as the chief executive officer of the Department of Education. The Commissioner of Education also provides education policy and planning direction, program development, performance management, and funding allocation recommendations.
