Which entity is responsible for establishing these state standards?

Which entity is responsible for establishing these state standards?

• A. Local school boards
• B. Department of Education
• C. State legislature
• D. The Federal Department of Education

Answer: (B)

State standards are established by the state's department of education. This agency develops the formal learning expectations for each grade level and subject, often with input and approval from the state board of education. Local school boards then implement curricula that align with these standards. The federal Department of Education doesn’t set state standards; its role is mainly funding and broad guidelines. The state legislature may shape education policy through laws, but the actual standards come from the state education agency.

State standards are established by the state's department of education. This agency develops the formal learning expectations for each grade level and subject, often with input and approval from the state board of education. Local school boards then implement curricula that align with these standards. The federal Department of Education doesn’t set state standards; its role is mainly funding and broad guidelines. The state legislature may shape education policy through laws, but the actual standards come from the state education agency.