The Oregon State Board of Education sets standards and policies for public schools, from kindergarten through grade twelve, in the U.S. state of Oregon.

[2] As defined by the Oregon legislature in 1951, the Board has seven members who are appointed by the Governor and approved by the Senate.

[3] In 1859, Oregon's state constitution created a school system and designated the Governor as Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The Board had authorization to approve textbooks, approve rules for schools, grant diplomas and teacher certifications, and revoke diplomas and certificates on grounds of immorality or non-professionalism.

[4] In 1951 Oregon's Legislative Assembly removed the Governor and Secretary of State from the Board, and restructured it to have seven elected members.