BESE Rulemaking Docket

 

Updated 11/15/24 |  Pursuant to Title 49, §957 as enacted under Act 401 of the 2014 Regular Legislative Session, BESE maintains the Rulemaking Docket to provide the public with certain information concerning proposed rules and policy revisions approved by the Board. All materials will remain available to users for a minimum of one year following the date of Notice of Intent (NOI) publication.

Further information on BESE’s policymaking authority, the rulemaking process, and regulations in place are available here and through the state Administrative Procedure Act at R.S. 49:950 et seq.

A guide to using the Rulemaking Docket is available here.

 

EMERGENCY RULES  |  YEARLY ACTION REPORTS

 

 

NOTICES OF INTENT

October 2024

Bulletin 104, Louisiana K-12 Educational Technology Standards
Repeal and reestablish entire bulletin

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
10/09/24 - - - - - - - - - -
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
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Description: In October 2023, BESE directed the LDOE to establish a timeline and process to develop computer science content standards. The Computer Science Content Standards Writing Steering Committee and Gradeband Work Groups worked to write the first-ever Louisiana Computer Science Content Standards. The standards were posted for public review and comment through the LDOE online portal. The proposed revisions repeal Bulletin 104, Louisiana K-12 Educational Technology Standards and establish Bulletin 104, Louisiana Computer Science Content Standards.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 118, Statewide Assessment Standards and Practices
Section 7501

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
10/09/24 - - - - - - - - - -
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
- - - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions remove the wording specifying LEAP, which now refers to a specific assessment program, to more closely align with the intent of the policy. The purpose of field testing is to obtain data on test items that have been developed for a particular assessment. Schools selected for any of the Louisiana field tests must participate. This ensures the test data are representative of the state's student population for the grade level being assessed.

Currently, policy has field testing requirements specifically referencing LEAP assessments; however, when originally adopted, this was likely meant to cover all assessment programs. LEAP later became a word used to describe a particular set of tests rather than all state assessments.


Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 125, Standards for Educational Leaders in Louisiana
Repeal entire bulletin

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
10/09/24 - - - - - - - - - -
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
- - - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions repeal outdated standards and combine teacher and leader requirements into a new bulletin (Bulletin 146, Louisiana Competencies and Standards for Teachers and Educational Leaders).


Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 126, Charter Schools
Section 2103

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
10/09/24 - - - - - - - - - -
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
- - - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions establish a communication pathway for electronic delivery of  information regarding key priorities and initiatives directly to each member of a local school board and to each local education agency (LEA).


Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 126, Charter Schools
Section 2713

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
10/09/24 - - - - - - - - - -
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
- - - - - - - -

Description: Act 659 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session revised requirements that charter schools meet a certain threshold with respect to the number of students with exceptionalities and economically disadvantaged students relative to total student enrollment. BESE previously approved revisions to Bulletin 126 in response to Act 659. These revisions further clarify that policy.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 132, Louisiana Course Choice Program
Many sections

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
10/09/24 - - - - - - - - - -
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
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Description: In accordance with Act 91 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, the proposed policy revisions to Bulletin 132 include:

• Each local education agency (LEA) shall make available to all students and parents during the annual course enrollment process for the school system the course catalog as provided by the LDOE and derived from a list of course providers approved by BESE.

• If the allocated funds are insufficient to fund all students who seek to enroll in a course under this program, students shall be prioritized pursuant to Bulletin 132, Louisiana Course Choice Program.

• A student shall not be permitted to enroll in a course where a determination was made by the school counselor of the school that the course is not academically appropriate considering the student's chosen graduation pathway or conflicts with the LDOE published planning resources.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 133, Scholarship Programs
Section 1506

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
10/09/24 - - - - - - - - - -
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
- - - - - - - -

Description: Act 1 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session created the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) Scholarship Program to provide educational saving accounts for parental choice in K-12 education. In August 2024 BESE approved policy revisions to establish the LA GATOR Program. BESE further directed the LDOE to provide policy updates to Bulletin 133 to include phase 2 and 3 guidelines.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 135, Health and Safety
Section 303

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
10/09/24 - - - - - - - - - -
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
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Description: The proposed revision pertains to the dissemination of immunization information in schools.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 146, Louisiana Competencies and Standards for Teachers and Educational Leaders
Establish new bulletin

PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
10/09/24 - - - - - - - - - -
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
- - - - - - - -

Description: The proposed policy establishes Bulletin 146, Louisiana Competencies and Standards for Teachers and Educational Leaders, which replaces Bulletin 125, Standards for Educational Leaders in Louisiana; combines all teacher and leader competencies; and updates educational leader competencies to align with the LEADS rubric.


Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Section 303

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
10/09/24 - - - - - - - - - -
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
- - - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions establish a communication pathway for electronic delivery of  information regarding key priorities and initiatives directly to each member of a local school board and to each local education agency (LEA).


Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741 (Nonpublic), Louisiana Handbook for Nonpublic School Administrators
Section 1101

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
10/09/24 - - - - - - - - - -
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
- - - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revision pertains to the dissemination of immunization information in schools.


Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel
Many sections

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
10/09/24 - - - - - - - - - -
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
- - - - - - - -


Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 746:
 • repeal teacher competencies, move to Bulletin 146
 • update educational leader pathways to align with these changes
 • update and allow for the renewal and advancement of the educational leader alternate pathway 4
 • align renewal pathways for certificates related to the LEADS rubric
 • align policy for out-of-state principals and administrators to legislation
 • create additional computer science pathways to certification
 • adopt new computer science elementary exam
 • update Montessori certification to align with law and Montessori Task Force recommendations
 • add recognition designations
 • technical edits and alignment
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 996, Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs
Many sections

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
10/09/24 - - - - - - - - - -
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
- - - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 996:
 • update language to align with Bulletin 746
 • add new sections in Chapter 1 to include terms and acronyms
 • include sunset dates that were removed from policy
 • technical and organizational edits
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 1903, Louisiana Handbook for Students with Dyslexia
Section 110

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
10/09/24 - - - - - - - - - -
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
- - - - - - - -

Description: Act 517 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session provides for dyslexia screening and core assessment. The proposed revisions to Bulletin 1903 align policy with the provisions of Act 517.


Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


LAC 28:I, BESE Code/8(g) Operations
Section 501

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
10/09/24 - - - - - - - - - -
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
- - - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to the BESE Code provide for the establishment of the BESE Legislative and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.



August 2024

Bulletin 103, Louisiana Health Education Content Standards
Section 309

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, laws were enacted that require revisions to Bulletin 103 regarding:
  •  Acts 686 and 716: Required Instruction and Training

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 106, Agriculture Education Content Standards Curriculum Framework
Section 109

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 106 are in response to Act 393 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session and also include updates to BESE/LDOE advisory group policy.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 111, The Louisiana School, District, and State Accountability System
Section 103

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 111 are in response to Act 393 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session and also include updates to BESE/LDOE advisory group policy.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 111, The Louisiana School, District, and State Accountability System
Sections 907 and 909

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, laws were enacted that require revisions to BESE policy. Further, recommendations from the Let Teachers Teach Work Group identify common classroom disruptions and unnecessary bureaucracies.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 126, Charter Schools
Sections  4301, 4303, 4305, and 4307

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, laws were enacted that require revisions to Bulletin 126 regarding:
  • Act 331: Print 988 on ID cards
  • Act 400: Discipline
  • Acts 686 and 716: Required Instruction and Training

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 126, Charter Schools
Many sections

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, laws were enacted that require revisions to Bulletin 126 regarding:
  • Act 172 - Extension and renewal,
  • Act 198 - Local special education advisory council,
  • Act 216 - Mandatory reporters,
  • Act 331 - "988" on school IDs,
  • Act 334 - Charter law and notice,
  • Act 337 - Expulsion,
  • Act 352 - Tobacco and marijuana products,
  • Act 364 - Type 2 charter applicants with corporate sponsor,
  • Act 375 - School nurse training,
  • Act 428  - Ten-point grading scale,
  • Act 659 - Student enrollment percentages,
  • Act 680 - Student names,
  • Act 780 - Student discipline.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 130, Regulations for the Evaluation and Assessment of School Personnel
Section 313

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, laws were enacted that require revisions to BESE policy. Further, recommendations from the Let Teachers Teach Work Group identify common classroom disruptions and unnecessary bureaucracies.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 130, Regulations for the Evaluation and Assessment of School Personnel
Establish Section 331

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: R.S. 17:54 requires contracts of superintendents serving in school systems with letter grades of C, D, or F to establish performance targets in specific areas. Act 193 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session requires superintendent contracts to provide that the local superintendent is subject to a performance evaluation. Part of the performance evaluation requirement includes: 
  • at least 15% of the evaluation shall be based on student growth in literacy at the third grade level; and
  • at least 15% of the evaluation shall be based on student growth in mathematics (numeracy) at the third grade level.

In response to legislation, the proposed revisions to Bulletin 130 include the requirements for the parish or city school superintendent evaluation process.


Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 133, Scholarship Programs
Establish Chapter 15

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 09/10/24 09/20/24 10/10/24 - - 12/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
10/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, Act 1 created the Louisiana Giving True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) Scholarship Program to provide educational savings accounts for parental choice in K-12 education. Act 1 requires revisions to BESE policy contained in Bulletin 133 to include: 
  • program definitions;
  • program eligibility criteria for schools and service providers;
  • student eligibility requirements;
  • phase-in approach for participation;
  • assessments and accountability;
  • qualified education expenses; and 
  • funding.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 135, Health and Safety
Sections 303, 305, 309, 313, 503, 701, 703, and 705

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, laws were enacted that require revisions to Bulletin 135 regarding: 
  • Act 95: CPR/AED training for coaches
  • Act 161: Practitioner provision of services
  • Act 378: Emergency medication
  • Act 421: Cardiac health info for student athletes
  • Act 460: Vaccine status discrimination
  • Act 674: COVID-19 vaccine not required for enrollment or attendance
  • Act 745: Behavioral Health Services

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 140, Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network
Section 1101

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 140 are in response to Act 393 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session and also include updates to BESE/LDOE advisory group policy.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Sections 2318 and 2319

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: BESE policy contained inBulletin 741 requires that LEAP 2025 test scores be included as a percentage of the final grade for certain high school courses. Students enrolled in a course for which there is an end-of-course or LEAP 2025 test must take the assessment. Final grade policy requirements are waived during transition to new tests.


The proposed revisions add the 2024-2025 civics test to the list of assessments that are waived from being included as a percentage of a student's final grade in the course. Existing policy currently waived the following:

  • English I, English II, Algebra I, and geometry scores from the fall 2017 administration;
  • U.S. history scores from the 2017-2018 fall and spring administrations; and 
  • biology scores from the 2018-2019 fall and spring administrations.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Sections 333, 337, 901, 1107, 1135, 1143, 1155, 1307, 1309, 1315, 2302, 2307, and 2324

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, laws were enacted that require revisions to Bulletin 741 regarding:
  • Act 216: Mandatory reporters
  • Act 324: Behavior health intervention and referral
  • Act 337: Mandatory expulsion
  • Act 352: Use of vapes at school
  • Act 375: School nurse training on sickle cell disease
  • Act 428: 10 point grading scale
  • Act. 650: Numeracy screener
  • Act 680: Student names
  • Act 715: Home study participants to school activities
  • Act 780: Discipline/tape mouth

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Sections 303, 331, and 332

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, laws were enacted that require revisions to Bulletin 741 regarding:
  • Act 198: Board Training, Local Advisory Council, Cameras

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Section 1319

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 741 are in response to Act 393 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session and also include updates to BESE/LDOE advisory group policy.


Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Sections 339, 353, 519, 1117, 1127, 1129, 1301, 1302, 1303, 2303, and 2305

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, laws were enacted that require revisions to Bulletin 741 regarding:
  • Act 313: Electronic Telecommunication Devices
  • Act 324: Behavioral and Emotional Challenges Program
  • Act 331: Print 988 on ID cards
  • Act 386: Truancy
  • Act 400: Student Discipline and Teacher Bill of Rights
  • Acts 686 and 716: Required Instruction and Trainings

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741 (Nonpublic), Louisiana Handbook for Nonpublic School Administrators
Sections 903, 1101, 1303, and 1501

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, laws were enacted that require revisions to Bulletin 741NP regarding:
  • Act 216: Mandatory reporters
  • Act 352: Use of vapes/marijuana at school
  • Act 460: Vaccine status discrimination
  • Act 674: COVID-19 vaccine not required for enrollment or attendance

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741 (Nonpublic), Louisiana Handbook for Nonpublic School Administrators
Sections 119, 121, 1309, and 1311

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, laws were enacted that require revisions to Bulletin 741NP regarding:
  • Act 331: Print 988 on ID cards
  • Acts 686 and 716: Required Instruction and Trainings

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 1566, Pupil Progression Policies
Sections 700, 701, and 705

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, laws were enacted that require revisions to Bulletin 1566 regarding high-dosage tutoring and numeracy in kindergarten through third grade in response to Acts 649 and 650 to include:
  • Act 650: K-3 Numeracy
  • Act 771: High dosage tutoring

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 1573, Complaint Management Procedures
Section 305

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: In response to the Louisiana Legislative Audit (LLA) on Risk-Based Monitoring, proposed revisions to Bulletin 1922 include adding that all LEAs will receive risk-based monitoring activities at least once in a six year cycle. The LDOE also requested that a national OSEP-funded technical assistance center, the National Center on Systemic Improvement, review the state’s policy.The proposed revisions were endorsed at the July Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) meeting.

 

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 1706, Regulations for Implementation of the Children with Exceptionalities Act
Sections 151, 322, 504, 507, 511, 520, 1507, and 1511

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, laws were enacted that require revisions to Bulletin 1706 regarding:
  • Act 198: Early Resolution Process
  • Act 512: IEP Scheduling, Due Process
  • Act 689: Tutorship
In June 2024, BESE received a public comment that expressed concerns regarding an inflexible timeline for special education services. In response, LDOE committed to propose an explicit waiver provision in an upcoming revision. Additional revisions to Bulletin 1706 permit a parent to knowingly waive the notice timeline for evaluation review, eligibility determination, and IEP meetings that could delay provision of services.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 1922, Compliance Monitoring Proceures
Sections 101, 103, 107, 109, 111, 309, and 315

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: In response to the Louisiana Legislative Audit (LLA) on Risk-Based Monitoring, proposed revisions to Bulletin 1922 include adding that all LEAs will receive risk-based monitoring activities at least once in a six year cycle. The LDOE also requested that a national OSEP-funded technical assistance center, the National Center on Systemic Improvement, review the state’s policy.The proposed revisions were endorsed at the July Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) meeting.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 1929, Louisiana Accounting and Uniform Governmental Handbook
Establish Section 1503

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: During the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, laws were enacted that require revisions to BESE policy. The proposed revisions to Bulletin 1929 are in response to Act 368 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session.


Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


LAC 28:I, BESE Code/8(g) Operations
Sections 503, 505, and 507

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
08/21/24 10/10/24 10/20/24 - - - - 01/20/25
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
11/10/24 - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to the BESE Code are in response to Act 393 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session and also include updates to BESE/LDOE advisory group policy.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.




June 2024

Bulletin 111, The Louisiana School, District, and State Accountability System
Many sections

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
06/12/24 07/10/24 07/20/24 10/09/24 - - 10/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
08/10/24 08/26/24 - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 111 update Louisiana’s current K-12 school accountability system to include the following:
  • The College and Career Readiness definition shall strongly influence the model;
  • Methodology and weighting for both absolute performance and student growth shall be included;
  • Efforts to simplify the system shall strongly influence the new formula;
  • Increased rigor and transparency are paramount; 
  • Advanced feedback shall be received at a meeting of both the Superintendent's Advisory Council and the Accountability Council, and further, the LDOE shall issue a general survey to the public to collect feedback online; and 
  • Appropriate timelines for implementation shall be provided, given special consideration for any high school scheduling adjustments.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Section 501

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
06/12/24 07/10/24 07/20/24 08/09/24 10/20/24 10/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
08/10/24 None - - - -

Description: In response to a FBI audit in 2020, R.S. 17:15 was revised during the 2022 and 2023 Regular Legislative sessions to require criminal background checks for the purposes of certification. This requirement is separate from criminal background checks for employment in a Louisiana school system. To align with statute, proposed policy changes include requiring a criminal background check and clearance prior to obtaining, renewing, advancing, or modifying certification, beginning January 1, 2025.


Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741 (Nonpublic), Louisiana Handbook for Nonpublic School Administrators
Section 123

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
06/12/24 07/10/24 07/20/24 08/09/24 10/20/24 10/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
08/10/24 None - - - -

Description: In response to a FBI audit in 2020, R.S. 17:15 was revised during the 2022 and 2023 Regular Legislative sessions to require criminal background checks for the purposes of certification. This requirement is separate from criminal background checks for employment in a Louisiana school system. To align with statute, proposed policy changes include requiring a criminal background check and clearance prior to obtaining, renewing, advancing, or modifying certification, beginning January 1, 2025.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel
Section 303, Chapter 19

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
06/12/24 07/10/24 07/20/24 08/09/24 10/20/24 10/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
08/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The administrators of the Praxis exams are redesigning several Praxis exams and phasing out some existing exams. In alignment with BESE policy, these revisions adopt the new exams and allow for a one-year advance notice of the phase-out of the exams being retired, where the acceptance of new exams overlap with existing exams. The exams being changed are:
  • Family and Consumer Sciences (5123), effective 9/1/24, passing score of 151;
  • Technology and Engineering Education (5053), effective 9/1/24, passing score of 157.
Additionally, in response to a FBI audit in 2020, R.S. 17:15 was revised during the 2022 and 2023 Regular Legislative sessions to require criminal background checks for the purposes of certification. This requirement is separate from criminal background checks for employment in a Louisiana school system. To align with statute, proposed policy changes include requiring a criminal background check and clearance prior to obtaining, renewing, advancing, or modifying certification, beginning January 1, 2025.


Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.



April 2024

Bulletin 111, The Louisiana School, District, and State Accountability System
Sections 709 and 3503

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
04/15/24 05/09/24 05/20/24 06/10/24 - - 08/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
06/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 111, effective beginning with the 2026 SPS, adjust the point values for both work-based student internships and apprenticeships within the existing school and system accountability formula as follows:
  • cohort member completing internship and work-based learning experience shall earn an additional 5 points; and
  • cohort member completing a Fast Forward aligned apprenticeship shall earn an additional 10 points, up to a maximum of 160 points.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 126, Charter Schools
Section 511

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
04/15/24 05/09/24 05/20/24 06/10/24 - - 08/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
06/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions establish a continuous charter application cycle to increase accessibility and flexibility for potential charter applicants.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 135, Health and Safety
Section 305

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
04/15/24 05/09/24 05/20/24 06/10/24 - - 08/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
06/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revision to Bulletin 135 allows for an exemption to the medication administration policy for emergency medications.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Sections 3113 and 3703

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
04/15/24 05/09/24 05/20/24 06/10/24 - - 08/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
06/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 741:
  • expand the definition of work-based learning to include experiences such as Registered Apprenticeships;
  • outline the requirements of teacher certification; and
  • clarify the required classroom experience and on-the-job training (OJT) components.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel
Sections 515, 553, and 1369

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
04/15/24 05/09/24 05/20/24 06/10/24 - - 08/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
06/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions permit a school system-based mentor for post-baccalaureate candidates, and allow for the mentor teacher waiver process which shall be administered by the LDOE on a yearly cycle based on data and granted on an individual case-by-case basis according to need.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 1903, Louisiana Handbook for Students with Dyslexia
Sections 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, and 111

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
04/15/24 05/09/24 05/20/24 06/10/24 - - 08/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
06/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 1903:
  • update terms and definitions;
  • add team member trained in identification of dyslexia during screening, assessment, and intervention planning;
  • identify information and skilled staff to be included when reviewing a student case;
  • clarify referral to SBLC or pupil appraisal and required parent notification; and
  • outline criteria for multisensory structured language and literacy programs.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Tavares A. Walker, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


March 2024

Bulletin 111, The Louisiana School, District, and State Accountability System
Section 405

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
03/06/24 04/08/24 04/20/24 05/13/24 07/20/24 07/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
05/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions update the language for proficiency scoring to include the new English Language proficiency Test (ELPT) Connect to ensure clarity for teachers and school systems.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 126, Charter Schools
Section 4001

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
03/06/24 04/08/24 04/20/24 05/13/24 07/20/24 07/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
05/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 126 clarify types of absences, provide for attendance and truancy reporting. 
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 130, Regulations for the Evaluation and Assessment of School Personnel
Many sections

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
03/06/24 04/08/24 04/20/24 05/13/24 07/20/24 07/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
05/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 130 refine the personnel evaluation process to increase fairness, transparency, teacher input, and related resources.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 135, Health and Safety
Section 303

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
03/06/24 04/08/24 04/20/24 05/13/24 07/20/24 07/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
05/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 135 align policy with state law regarding provisions for immunization exemptions.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 136, Louisiana Standards for Early Childhood Care and Education Programs
Repeal and reestablish entire bulletin

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
03/06/24 04/08/24 04/20/24 05/13/24 07/20/24 07/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
05/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions repeals and reestablish Bulletin 136 regarding Early Childhood Standards.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 137, Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
Many sections

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
03/06/24 04/08/24 04/20/24 05/13/24 07/20/24 07/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
05/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions strengthens measures designed to protect children and provide additional clarity to early learning providers.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 139, Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund Programs
Sections 103, 309, 311, 313, 320, 507, and 515

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
03/06/24 04/08/24 04/20/24 05/13/24 07/20/24 07/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
05/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions strengthen measures designed to protect children, better ensure statewide access to quality early care and learning, and provide additional clarity to Family Child Care, in-home, and school-based child care providers.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Sections 1103, 1105, and 1111

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
03/06/24 04/08/24 04/20/24 05/13/24 07/20/24 07/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
05/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 741 clarify types of absences, provide for attendance and truancy reporting.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Sections 901 and 2319

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
03/06/24 04/08/24 04/20/24 05/13/24 07/20/24 07/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
05/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions repeal the FAFSA completion graduation requirement and update the implementation date for the LEAP 2025 Civics exam.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741 (Nonpublic), Louisiana Handbook for Nonpublic School Administrators
Section 1101

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
03/06/24 04/08/24 04/20/24 05/13/24 07/20/24 07/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
05/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions align policy with state law regarding provisions for immunization exemptions.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741 (Nonpublic), Louisiana Handbook for Nonpublic School Administrators
Sections 119, 909, 1101, 1311, and 1501

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
03/06/24 04/08/24 04/20/24 05/13/24 07/20/24 07/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
05/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions align policy with state law and update language regarding the corporal punishment permission requirement, Purple Star Award program, meningococcal disease immunization, bullying prevention, and tobacco prohibition.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel
Section 1505

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
03/06/24 04/08/24 04/20/24 05/13/24 07/20/24 07/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
05/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions create an alternate pathway to certification for principals who possess certain credentials. The alternate pathway would require completion of an LDOE educational leader training and passage of the BESE-approved school leader licensure exam. Upon employment as a school leader, the individual must be paired with a mentor school leader and must include in the school instructional leadership team an individual with an advanced degree in education.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 1706, Regulations for Implementation of the Children with Exceptionalities Act
Sections 120, 152, 301, 322, 503, 504, and 530

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
03/06/24 04/08/24 04/20/24 06/17/24 - - 08/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
05/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions refine policy and processes related to monitoring report results, notification/processing timelines, and information access to improve efficiency and consistency.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.



January 2024


Bulletin 126, Charter Schools
Sections 515, 2103, 2501, 4001, and 4003

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
01/17/24 02/09/24 02/20/24 03/20/24 03/12/24 05/20/24 06/20/24 05/20/24 06/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
03/11/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 126 update charter school application processes, require board member governance training, expand charter school autonomy, and include applicable legislative provisions.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 130, Regulations for the Evaluation and Assessment of School Personnel
Sections 101 and 104

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
01/17/24 02/09/24 02/20/24 03/12/24 05/20/24 05/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
03/11/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions are in response to Act 63 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session and define the process and requirements for approval as a third-party entity (TPE) for the purposes of issuance and renewal of educator certification.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Section 1123

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
01/17/24 02/09/24 02/20/24 03/12/24 05/20/24 05/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
03/11/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions align BESE policy with Act 266 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session, which requires school systems to screen all kindergarten students for dyslexia and students in other grades upon request. In addition, the statute requires annual data reporting to the LDOE. 
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel
Many sections

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
01/17/24 02/09/24 02/20/24 03/12/24 05/20/24 05/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
03/11/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 746 include:
  • adopted reading exam to reduce number of required tests;
  • adopted computer science exam in response to recommendation of the Computer Science Education Advisory Commission;
  • aligned across bulletins or legislation, removing duplicative language, and reorganizing information;
  • updated requirements for foreign equivalency transcripts;
  • aligned military OS certification issuance with legislation;
  • removed unused or obsolete EEL and Pre-PL certification;
  • updated OFAT renewal requirements;
  • added resident certificate for use in early learning centers;
  • clarified ECAC language and non-practicing status for individuals called to military duty;
  • removed certification duplication for areas in which a license is issued by another authorizing board;
  • added artist, talented, and library endorsements;
  • removed CLU and reinstatement coursework requirements; and
  • technical edits.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 996, Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs
Many sections

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
01/17/24 02/09/24 02/20/24 03/12/24 05/20/24 05/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
03/11/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 996 provide clarity to educator preparation program providers and include:
  • submission requirements following denial for program applicants;
  • implementation dates for the Early Childhood Quality Rating System;
  • inclusion of family child care home providers with academic approval to the quality rating system;
  • removal of first and second intervals to coursework needed for 50 index points;
  • repeal of obsolete subchapters;
  • denotation of associate teacher as a resident in final two semesters; and
  • alignment and technical edits.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 1566, Pupil Progression Policies
Section 701

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
01/17/24 02/09/24 02/20/24 03/12/24 05/20/24 05/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
03/11/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions align BESE policy with Act 422 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session regarding promotion and retention of third grade students with a reading deficiency. The Act prohibits promotion to a student to the fourth grade of certain students whose reading deficiencies have not been remediated by the end of third grade, as indicated by the student scoring the lowest achievement level on the literacy screener after three attempts and having been screened for dyslexia unless promoted for good cause as outlined in the revised policy.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 1903, Louisiana Handbook for Students with Dyslexia
Section 109

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
01/17/24 02/09/24 02/20/24 03/12/24 05/20/24 05/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
03/11/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions align BESE policy with Act 266 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session, which requires school systems to screen all kindergarten students for dyslexia and students in other grades upon request. In addition, the statute requires annual data reporting to the LDOE.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 1922, Compliance Monitoring Procedures
Section 107

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
01/17/24 02/09/24 02/20/24 03/12/24 05/20/24 05/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
03/11/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 1922 pertain to special education corrective action plans. The policy facilitates the process by which the LDOE may approve, when necessary, a special consultant to collaborate with a Local Education Agency (LEA) for development and implementation of an intensive corrective action plan.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


LAC 28:I, BESE Code/8(g) Operations
Section 1501

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
01/17/24 02/09/24 02/20/24 03/12/24 05/20/24 05/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
03/11/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions are in response to HR 256 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session, which requested that BESE, in collaboration with the LDOE, develop policy relative to the issuance of posthumous high school diplomas to deceased high school students. The proposed revisions to outline the conditions for which posthumous diplomas may be issued by secondary public schools.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.



December 2023

Bulletin 741, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Sections 2318, 2319, and 2345

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
12/13/23 01/10/24 01/20/24 02/12/24 04/20/24 04/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
02/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions align BESE policy with Act 267 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session, which requires high school financial literacy coursework in order to graduate with a TOPS University Diploma and establishes that Financial Literacy as a required mathematics course for the career diploma. Further revisions align foreign language course offerings.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 741 (Nonpublic), Louisiana Handbook for Nonpublic School Administrators
Sections 2109 and 2317

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
12/13/23 01/10/24 01/20/24 02/12/24 04/20/24 04/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
02/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions align BESE policy with Act 267 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session, which requires high school financial literacy coursework in order to graduate with a TOPS University Diploma and establishes that Financial Literacy as a required mathematics course for the career diploma. Further revisions align foreign language course offerings.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 746, Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel
Sections 331, 333, and 507

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
12/13/23 01/10/24 01/20/24 02/12/24 04/20/24 04/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
02/10/24 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions align BESE policy with Act 347 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session, which directs BESE to revise teacher certification requirements and the requirements of teacher education programs to require instruction on foundational numeracy skills standards for candidates seeking certification to teach. The legislation further mandates that the program provide instruction on foundational numeracy skills that includes but need not be limited to the following:
  • effectively teach foundational mathematics skills explicitly and systematically;
  • implement effective mathematics instruction using high-quality instructional materials;
  • provide effective instruction and interventions for students who have difficulty with mathematics; and
  • understand and use student data to make instructional decisions.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.


Bulletin 1573, Complaint Management Procedures
Sections 305, 501, 505, and 509

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI  Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register  Date NOI published in Louisiana Register
 Date of Summary Report submission   Date rule published in Louisiana Register  Date rule becomes effective (projected)
12/13/23 01/10/24 01/20/24 02/12/24 04/20/24 04/20/24
 Deadline for public comments
or hearing requests		  Date of public hearing
(if any)		 Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing
(if any) 		 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
02/10/24 None - - - -

Description: At the October 2023 BESE meeting, the Board directed the LDOE to bring an update report to the December 2023 Academic Goals and Instructional Improvement Committee regarding the implementation of recommended changes included in the Legislative Auditor report, as well as the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates report, regarding dispute resolution, special education infrastructure, key performance indicators, and a plan to make the IEP process easier for parents to use. The implementation plan and policy were endorsed by the Special Education Advisory Panel at the November 29, 2023 meeting, and are reflected in the proposed revisions to Bulletin 1573.
Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until 4:30 p.m. on the public comments deadline date posted above, to Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.





 
EMERGENCY RULES

Pursuant to Title 49, §953.B.(1), "if an agency finds that an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare requires adoption of a rule upon shorter notice than that provided in Subsection A of this Section and within five days of adoption states in writing to the governor of the state of Louisiana, the attorney general of Louisiana, the speaker of the House of Representatives, the president of the Senate, and the Department of the State Register, its reasons for that finding, it may proceed without prior notice or hearing or upon any abbreviated notice and hearing that it finds practicable, to adopt an emergency rule."
 
 
Original Rule   Effective Date Date published in Louisiana Register  Number of Days in Effect 
There are no current emergency rules approved by BESE at this time

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