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:

Superintendents' Advisory Council (Claiborne Building - Thomas Jefferson Room 1-136A)
May 21, 2026 | 10:00 A.M.
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BESE Committee Meetings (Louisiana Purchase Room 1-100)
June 9, 2026

Board Administration and Education Finance Committee - 9:00 A.M.
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Educator Effectiveness Committee - 10:30 A.M.
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Legislative and Governmental Affairs Committee - 11:30 A.M.
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Academic Goals and Instructional Improvement Committee - 1:00 P.M.
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School Innovation and Turnaround Committee 2:00 P.M.
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Joint BESE/Board of Regents Meeting (Louisiana Purchase Room 1-100)
June 10, 2026 | 9:00 A.M.
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Board Meeting (Louisiana Purchase Room 1-100)
June 10, 2026 | 11:00 A.M.
Agenda | Materials | Livestream

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