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.

Featured resources:

BESE Committee Meetings (Claiborne Building - LA Purchase Room 1-100)
August 18, 2026

8(g) Public Meeting - 9:00 A.M.
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Academic Goals and Instructional Improvement - 9:30 A.M.
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School Innovation and Turnaround - 10:30 A.M.
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Legislative and Governmental Affairs - 11:30 A.M.
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Educator Effectiveness - 12:30 P.M.
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Board Administrative and Education Finance - 1:30 P.M.
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Minimum Foundation Program Task Force - 3:00 P.M.
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Board Meeting (Claiborne Building - LA Purchase Room 1-100)
August 19, 2026 | 9:00 A.M.
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Bulletin 137 Review Work Group (Claiborne Building)
August 20, 2026 | 10:00 A.M.
Agenda | Materials | Livestream

Teacher Certification Appeals Council (Claiborne Building - Thomas Jefferson Room 1-136)
August 27, 2026 | 9:00 A.M.
Agenda | Livestream

Diligent Community Meeting Materials