The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) invites Illinois public high school students who will be in grades 10, 11, and 12 in the 2019-20 school year to apply to join ISBE’s Student Advisory Council. Members of the council will engage in discussions about how the public education system can better meet students’ needs. The State Board is seeking diverse applicants to provide perspectives on equity and opportunity in Illinois’ public schools. “I am impressed by the current Student Advisory Council’s creativity and drive to help shape Illinois education,” said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen I. Ayala. “The State Board looks forward to welcoming new and returning members to the council and to learning from their experiences. I believe deep stakeholder engagement strengthens our efforts, and that engagement must include the diverse students we serve.” Public schools in Illinois offer a wide range of programs and services. The State Board encourages students participating in Regional Safe Schools, special education, career and technical education, and bilingual education to apply. The application is free, due May 31, and available at www.isbe.net/studentadvisory.