The Illinois State Board of Education sets educational policies and guidelines for public and private schools. The board manages English Language Learning and career and technical education divisions. Its curriculum and instruction division is responsible for a range of state and federal grant programs and projects. The Illinois State Board of Education also manages a special education services division that provides technical assistance and training to school personnel and parents. The board has a governmental relations department that offers policy development and agency planning solutions based on data analysis. Its school business services division collects and researches school districts financial data. The Illinois State Board of Education manages internal audit, legal counsel, and budget and financial management divisions.