state board

Regional oversight committee

A state board is an official body appointed or elected to oversee a specific area of public concern within a U.S. state—education, licensing, health, or professional regulation.

She appeared before the state board to renew her nursing license.

The state board of education sets curriculum standards.

These boards typically have authority to make rules, grant certifications, and enforce compliance within their domain.

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governmental jurisdiction level

state boardfederal agency

National-level administrative body

national board · local board · county board · city commission · town council

public vs. private governance

state boardcorporate board

Governing body of company

trade association · professional association · non-governmental organization

Family

state, board, states, stated, stating, stately, statement, statements, statesman

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