Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)

The Louisiana State 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 the schools under its jurisdiction, and exercises budgetary oversight of their educational programs and services.

BESE 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.

News: BESE increases teacher pay in K-12 education formula

Featured resources:

BESE Accountability Study Group past meeting video and presentations

School Transfer Request Denials - BESE Appeals Process and Appeal Form

Mar 27	Accountability Council 1:00 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Rm. 1-136 Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge	Agenda Watch
Mar 30	Bulletin 137 3-Year Review Committee 1:00 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Rm. 1-136 Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge	Agenda Watch
Apr 5	BESE Special Called Legislative Meeting 9:00 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Rm. 1-136 Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge	Agenda Materials Watch
Apr 18	BESE Committees Time TBA, Louisiana Purchase Rm. 1-100 Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge	Agendas Materials Watch
Apr 19	BESE Meeting Time TBA, Louisiana Purchase Rm. 1-100 Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge	Agenda Materials Watch
	Archived BESE meeting video @ YouTube