About 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

Upcoming Meetings

Mar 27 Accountability Council
1:00 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Rm. 1-136
Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge

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Mar 30 Bulletin 137 3-Year Review Committee
1:00 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Rm. 1-136
Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge

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Apr 5 BESE Special Called Legislative Meeting
9:00 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Rm. 1-136
Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge

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Apr 18 BESE Committees
Time TBA, Louisiana Purchase Rm. 1-100
Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge

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Apr 19 BESE Meeting
Time TBA, Louisiana Purchase Rm. 1-100
Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge

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  Archived BESE meeting video @ YouTube

 




BESE Policies and Bulletins
 
BESE Members and Districts
 
BoardDocs Meeting Materials