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:

• 12/4/23: BESE President withdraws emergency rule regarding graduation testing requirement appeals process
  • Effective date of appeals process policy is now December 20, 2023
  • News conference video

Featured resources:

• Policy language: appeals process regarding the LEAP test scoring graduation requirement
• BESE Accountability Work Group meeting video and materials
• Archived BESE meeting video (BESE YouTube channel)
• School Transfer Request Denials - BESE Appeals Process and Appeal Form