• BOARD OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) is the administrative body for all Louisiana public elementary and secondary schools; it also performs certain administrative functions for the state’s non-public elementary and secondary schools. BESE adopts regulations and enacts policies governing the operations of those schools under its jurisdiction, and exercises budgetary oversight of their educational programs and services. 


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 8(g) Competitive Proposals Sought
BESE is currently accepting proposals for 8(g) Competitive Grant Funding for the fiscal year 2014-15.The deadline for proposals is February 3, 2014. For complete information and official guidelines, click here.



 
Meeting Agendas & Materials
Agendas and materials for Board meetings are posted online. Agendas are generally released 10 days prior to the date of the meeting. Upcoming meeting materials may be updated at any time prior to the meeting.



 
 BESE Policies & Bulletins
The Board adopts policies and regulatory rules which have the force and effect of law. The regulatory policies adopted by the Board are contained in bulletins, which are part of the Louisiana Administrative Code.



The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education believes that every child is valued, every child will learn, and that the future of the state and its quality of life depend on an educated citizenry. BESE is committed to making informed policy decisions that will result in improved academic achievement and educational opportunities for all students.
Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
1201 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Call Us: 1.225.342.5840