Michigan Department of Education

Department of Education

Department overview
Headquarters	608 West Allegan Street, Lansing
Ministers responsible	Casandra E. Ulbrich, Board Co-President Richard Zeile, Board Co-President Michelle Fecteau, Board Secretary Tom McMillin, Board Treasurer Nikki Snyder, NASBE Delegate
Department executives	Brian J Whiston, Superintendent of Public Instruction Norma Jean Sass, Chief Deputy Superintendent Susan Broman, Deputy Superintendent, P-20 System and Student Transitions Kyle Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent, Finance Operations Venessa Keesler, Deputy Superintendent, Educator, Student, and School Supports
Child department	Library of Michigan
Key document	CONSTITUTION OF MICHIGAN OF 1963 § 3 State board of education; duties.
Website	http://www.michigan.gov/mde

Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is a state agency of Michigan, in the United States. MDE oversees public school districts in the state. The department is overseen by the State Board of Education. Currently the Superintendent of Public Instruction is Brian J Whiston, who was appointed on July 1, 2015.

The Michigan State Board of Education is elected every two years in groups of 2 for eight year terms. The board appoints the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is also the chair and a non-voting member of the Board. The Board of Education is one of a few commissions that head up departments, with the other commissions' members appointed by the governor.

Under educational laws, schools in Michigan must start after Labor Day unless granted a waiver.

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