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.

 


 

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Upcoming Meetings

Jun 12 BESE Retreat
9:00 a.m., Louisiana Purchase Rm. 1-100
Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge

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Jun 13 BESE Committees
9:00 a.m., Louisiana Purchase Rm. 1-100
Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge

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Jun 14 BESE-Board of Regents Joint Meeting
9:00 a.m., Louisiana Purchase Rm. 1-100
Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge

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Jun 14 BESE Meeting
11:00 a.m., Louisiana Purchase Rm. 1-100
Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge

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Jun 15 Teacher Certification Appeals Council
9:00 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Rm. 1-136
Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge

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  Archived BESE meeting video @ YouTube

 




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