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

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

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      Jan 10 BESE Meeting
      9:00 a.m., Louisiana Purchase Rm. 1-100 
      Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge

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      Jan 21 Nonpublic School Council
      10:00 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Rm. 1-136 
      Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge

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      Jan 29 BESE "Bridging Success" WBL/CTE
      Roundtable Event
      9:00 a.m., Ochsner Health Center
      Baptist McFarland Medical Plaza
      4429 Clara St., New Orleans

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