BESE Rulemaking Docket

 

Updated 12/05/23 |  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 2023

Bulletin 118, Statewide Assessment Standards and Practices
Section 7311

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)
10/11/23 11/10/23 11/20/23 - - - - 02/20/24
 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
12/10/23 - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletin 118 establish English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) cut scores for students assessed via ELPT-Connect.
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.


August 2023

Bulletin 119, Louisiana School Transportation Specifications and Procedures
Section 903

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)
08/23/23 10/10/23 10/20/23 - - - - 01/20/24
 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
11/10/23 - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions are required in accordance with legislation enacted by the Louisiana Legislature during the 2023 Regular Legislative Session (Act 362 - Bus/Carpool).
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 4003

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)
08/23/23 10/10/23 10/20/23 - - - - 01/20/24
 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
11/10/23 - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions are required in accordance with legislation enacted by the Louisiana Legislature during the 2023 Regular Legislative Session (Act 180 - Organ Donation, Act 215 - Bible Literature Elective Course, Act 362 - Bus/Carpool).
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 509

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)
08/23/23 10/10/23 10/20/23 - - - - 01/20/24
 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
11/10/23 - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions are required in accordance with legislation enacted by the Louisiana Legislature during the 2023 Regular Legislative Session (Act 234 - Automated External Defibrillator).
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
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)
08/23/23 10/10/23 10/20/23 - - - - 01/20/24
 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
11/10/23 - - - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions are required in accordance with legislation enacted by the Louisiana Legislature during the 2023 Regular Legislative Session (Act 164 - Threats of Terrorism and Violence, Act 180 - Organ Donation, Act 215 - Bible Literature Elective Course, Act 219 - Recess, Act 260 - Numeracy Professional Development, Act 264 - National Motto, Act 268 - Corporal Punishment, Act 318 Student Behavior/Discipline/Mental health, Act 234 - Automated External Defibrillator, Act 334 - School Safety Act, Act 346 - Community Service Diploma Endorsement, Act 362 - Bus/Carpool).
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 525

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)
08/23/23 10/10/23 10/20/23 11/10/23 - - 01/20/24
 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
11/10/23 None - - - -

Description: Act 99 of the 2023 Regular Legislative Session established the Associate Teacher Program for Louisiana public schools. The proposed revisions to Bulletin 741 establish a pathway for entry into the teaching profession for dedicated individuals that have already earned an associate degree and are enrolled in an undergraduate  teacher preparation program.

Note: BESE adopted this policy revision as an emergency rule, effective August 23, 2023.
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 107, 125, 1309, and 1901

CURRENT POLICY  |  PROPOSED CHANGE: Pt.1, Pt. 2
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)
08/23/23 10/10/23 10/20/23 - - - - 01/20/24
 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
11/10/23 - - - - - -

Description:
Pt. 1: R.S. 17:4021 establishes the accrediting entities for BESE approval of nonpublic schools. The proposed revisions to Bulletin 741 (Nonpublic) align BESE policy with statute and authorize the diocese or archdiocese in which a school is located to serve as the accrediting agency.

Pt.2: The proposed revisions are required in accordance with legislation enacted by the Louisiana Legislature during the 2023 Regular Legislative Session (Act 318 Student Behavior/Discipline/Mental Health, Act 362 - Bus/Carpool).
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

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)
08/23/23 10/10/23 10/20/23 11/10/23 - - 01/20/24
 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
11/10/23 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions are required in accordance with legislation enacted by the Louisiana Legislature during the 2023 Regular Legislative Session (Act 63 - Requirements for Certification and Evaluation, Act 371 - Interstate and Military Certification, Act 392 - Teacher Certfication and Educator Preparation Criteria).

Note: BESE adopted this policy revision as an emergency rule, effective August 23, 2023.
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
Sections 743 and 745

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)
08/23/23 10/10/23 10/20/23 11/10/23 - - 01/20/24
 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
11/10/23 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions are required in accordance with legislation enacted by the Louisiana Legislature during the 2023 Regular Legislative Session (Act 392 - Teacher Certfication and Educator Preparation Criteria).

Note: BESE adopted this policy revision as an emergency rule, effective August 23, 2023.
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.

 

June 2023

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)
06/14/23 07/10/23 07/20/23 08/10/23 10/20/23 10/20/23
 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
08/09/23 None - - - -

Description: In March 2022, BESE approved the 2022 Louisiana Content Standards for Social Studies. The revisions also required the development of a new social studies LEAP assessment aligned to the standards. The new LEAP assessment will:
  • include grade-level tests for third through eighth grades and an assessment for high school civics;
  • reflect the vision and instructional priorities for social studies;
  • contain questions about the content that require students to apply social studies knowledge and skills and to use sources embedded within the test;
  • provide educators and parents with information about student performance; and
  • involve reviews by Louisiana educators throughout the development process.

In March 2023, the LDOE provided simulation data to the Accountability Council that determined the least amount of change in school performance scores (SPS) and letter grades occurs by equally weighting science for the 2023-2024 school year. The proposed revisions to Bulletin 111 will communicate the change in the assessment index calculations prior to the beginning of the school year.


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
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)
06/14/23 07/10/23 07/20/23 08/10/23 10/20/23 10/20/23
 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
08/09/23 None - - - -

Description: In January 2023, BESE directed the LDOE to return the Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) to the ELDS Review Committee and provide an update report at the March 2023 Academic Goals and Instructional Improvement (AGII) Committee meeting regarding the status of the review by the standards review committee. At the March 2023 BESE meeting, the Board directed the LDOE to coordinate with the ELDS Review Committee to develop guidance documents for the Social and Emotional Development (SED) domain and to provide an update report at the April 2023 AGII Committee meeting. Further, the Board directed the LDOE to present final bulletin revisions and the SED guidance document in June 2023.


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)
06/14/23 07/10/23 07/20/23 09/20/23 08/10/23 10/20/23 12/20/23
 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
08/09/23 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions include technical edits, language alignment/cleanup, and the following:
  • Chapter 3: Clarifies language regarding fines when operating a center without a license and where a license should be displayed;
  • Chapter 7: Allows an additional licensed early learning center at the same address as an existing Head Start located on LEA property;
  • Chapter 9: Requires LDOE notification prior to making changes that could affect the license;
  • Chapter 11: Clarifies reporting of critical incidents;
  • Chapter 13: Clarifies the timeline for appealing denied applications;
  • Chapter 17: Allows staff aged 16 to be counted in child-to-staff ratios and 90 days for completion of pediatric first aid and CPR; replaces child care health consultant;
  • Chapter 18: Establishes a CCCBC provisional status for employees and requires CCCBC roster to be maintained and provisionally-employed staff to be supervised at all times;
  • Chapter 19: Updates safety requirements regarding child equipment, pacifiers, food allergies, lifeguards, choking hazards, and menus.

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 140, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Sections 103, 503, 509, 511, 513, and 519

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)
06/14/23 07/10/23 07/20/23 08/10/23 10/20/23 10/20/23
 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
08/09/23 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions include:
  • Chapter 1:
    • Inclusion of “family child care home with current academic approval” to definitions of ECCE programs and sites.
  • Chapter 5: 
    • Inclusion of the requirement for virtual classrooms to be observed;
    • Clarification of the updated assessment tool to be used (Pre-K-3rd CLASS® 2nd Edition);
    • Clarification of where observation schedules must be submitted to LDOE;
    • Inclusion of ratios specific to family child care providers in the “Informational Metrics of Best Practices” section;
    • Updating of limits to observation waiver requests; and
    • Additional grammar and structural clean up in this section.

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 717, 2321, and 2322

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)
06/14/23 07/10/23 | 11/10/23 07/20/23 | 11/20/23 10/11/23  Pt.1 | Pt.2 - - 12/20/23
 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 / Governor's response
 For policy inquiries contact:
Ashley Townsend, LDE | 225-472-6527
08/09/23 08/25/23 10/26/23 10/26/23 | 11/01/23


Description: The proposed revisions provide for an appeals process, as it relates to graduation assessment requirements for all students in Louisiana.

Notes:
The BESE President submitted this policy revision as an emergency rule, effective November 29, 2023.
The BESE President rescinded the emergency rule on December 4, 2023.


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 1301

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)
06/14/23 07/10/23 07/20/23 08/10/23 10/20/23 10/20/23
 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
08/09/23 None - - - -

Description: In June of 2022, BESE approved revisions to many sections of certification policy to update literacy requirements for both initial and add-on certification. A future effective date is needed for add-on requirements to align with the effective date for initial certification literacy requirements. The revised policy modifies previously approved policy to allow for these requirements to take effect in January 2024 to allow certification programs time to amend program requirements.

Note: BESE adopted this policy revision as an emergency rule, effective June 14, 2023.


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.



April 2023

Bulletin 741, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Sections 2345 and 2353

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)
04/19/23 05/10/23 05/20/23 06/12/23 08/20/23 08/20/23
 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
06/10/23 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions clarify that AP Computer Science A, Computer Science, and Computer Coding as a Foreign Language may be used as a foreign language credit beginning with students entering in the 2023-2024 school year to align with the cohort graduating in the 2026-2027 school year and beyond.

Note: BESE adopted this policy revision as an emergency rule, effective April 20, 2023.


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 Administratorsons
Sections 2317 and 2323

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)
04/19/23 05/10/23 05/20/23 06/12/23 08/20/23 08/20/23
 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
06/10/23 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions clarify that AP Computer Science A, Computer Science, and Computer Coding as a Foreign Language may be used as a foreign language credit beginning with students entering in the 2023-2024 school year to align with the cohort graduating in the 2026-2027 school year and beyond.

Note: BESE adopted this policy revision as an emergency rule, effective April 20, 2023.


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 State Standards for State Certification of School Personnel
Section 553

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)
04/19/23 05/10/23 05/20/23 06/12/23 08/20/23 08/20/23
 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
06/10/23 None - - - -

Description: The poposed revisions extend the mentor teacher waiver for the 2023-2024 school year, excluding mentors supporting residents on a resident license pursuing certification in elementary, grades 1-5; English language arts grades 4-8 or 6-12; art grades K-12; or foreign language grades K-12.


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.


March 2023

Bulletin 137, Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
Sections 103 and 1901

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)
03/08/23 04/10/23 04/20/23 05/11/23 07/20/23 07/20/23
 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
05/10/23 None - - - -

Description: In response to federal guidance, BESE revised policy contained in bulletins regarding child health and safety in order to define "biocontaminants" and include proper disposal requirements. Additional revisions update cumulative file information, remove duplicative language, and require policy regarding shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.


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, and 313

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)
03/08/23 04/10/23 04/20/23 05/11/23 07/20/23 07/20/23
 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
05/10/23 None - - - -

Description: In response to federal guidance, BESE revised policy contained in bulletins regarding child health and safety in order to define "biocontaminants" and include proper disposal requirements. Additional revisions update cumulative file information, remove duplicative language, and require policy regarding shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.


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 1508, Pupil Appraisal Handbook
Sections 305, 703, and 725

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)
03/08/23 04/10/23 04/20/23 05/11/23 07/20/23 07/20/23
 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
05/10/23 None - - - -

Description: Act 302 of the 2022 Regular Legislative Session amended R.S. 17:1982 and R.S. 17: 1983, relative to the Blind Persons' Literacy Rights and Education Act. Updates include the definition of a blind student and specifics regarding assessment. The proposed changes developed alongside stakeholders will bring BESE policy into federal compliance with guidance released by the Office of Special Education 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 Shan N. Davis, Executive Director, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9064.



January 2023

Bulletin 118, Statewide Assessment Standards and Practices
Section 6803

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)
01/18/23 02/10/23 02/20/23 03/13/23 05/20/23 05/20/23
 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
03/10/23 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletins 118, 741, and 741NP provide for the shift of the high school social studies assessment requirement from United States history to civics beginning with incoming freshmen in the 2024-2025 school year and beyond.


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 2318

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)
01/18/23 02/10/23 02/20/23 03/13/23 05/20/23 05/20/23
 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
03/10/23 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletins 118, 741, and 741NP provide for the shift of the high school social studies assessment requirement from United States history to civics beginning with incoming freshmen in the 2024-2025 school year and beyond.
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 2111

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)
01/18/23 02/10/23 02/20/23 03/13/23 05/20/23 05/20/23
 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
03/10/23 None - - - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletins 118, 741, and 741NP provide for the shift of the high school social studies assessment requirement from United States history to civics beginning with incoming freshmen in the 2024-2025 school year and beyond.
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 State Standards for State Certification of School Personnel
Section 715

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)
01/18/23 02/10/23 02/20/23 03/13/23 05/20/23 05/20/23
 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
03/10/23 None - - - -

Description: The requirement for local education agencies (LEAs) to employ a school nurse is established in Louisiana R.S. 17:28 and provides that the system employ one certified school nurse for each 1500 students. In practice, this model may have a single certified school nurse serving more than one school. In the absence of the school nurse on site, the responsibility for providing some medical services is delegated to other school staff. This commonly includes administration of medications, diabetes management, and supervision of students with a history of chronic or acute medical conditions.

Schools face an increasing number of students with acute medical needs, and qualified medical personnel are necessary.  The scope of practice for each type of nurse is governed by the nursing license held. The proposed policy revisions to Bulletin 746 provide a pathway by which a licensed practical nurse may serve as certified personnel under the supervision of a certified school nurse and allows a registered nurse to be certified as a school nurse.

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 2022

Bulletin 126, Charter Schools
Section 2721

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)
12/20/22 01/10/23 01/20/23 02/10/23 04/20/23 04/20/23
 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
02/10/23 None - - - -

Description: Act 400 of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session established R.S. 17:4036.1 regarding learning pods. At the December 2021 BESE meeting, the Board directed the LDE to draft policy regarding learning pods for consideration at the March 2022 meeting. At the March 2022 meeting, the Board directed LDOE to postpone bulletin revisions concerning learning pods until after the 2022 Regular Legislative Session had been adjourned. At the August 2022 BESE meeting, the Board deferred “Consideration of bulletin revisions regarding learning pods,” directing LDOE to further engage stakeholders in the development of learning pods policy.


The proposed revisions establish §2721. Learning Pods, within Bulletin 126.


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 105 and 301

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)
12/20/22 01/10/23 01/20/23 02/10/23 04/20/23 04/20/23
 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
02/10/23 None - - - -

Description: During the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years, one observation was waived in BESE policy for educators who earned a rating of “Highly Effective” or “Effective: Proficient” on the first formal observation. The proposed revisions continue the requirement for only one observation. If the first observation is “Ineffective” or “Effective: Emerging,” an additional observation is still required. Teachers who score “Highly Effective” or “Effective: Proficient” are not required to have a second formal observation, but may request one from their evaluator.

Note: BESE adopted this policy revision as an emergency rule, effective December 20, 2022.
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
Sections 1515 and 1725

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)
12/20/22 01/10/23 01/20/23 02/20/23 02/10/23 03/13/23 05/20/23 05/20/23
 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
03/12/23 None - - - -

Description: In response to legislation enacted by the 2022 Regular Legislative Session and R.S. 17:407.50.2, the proposed revisions to Bulletin 137 include required training for administration of auto-injectable epinephrine to a child in an early learning center who is believed to be having an anaphylactic reaction.


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 2318, 2319, 2345, and 2353

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)
12/20/22 01/10/23 01/20/23 03/13/23 04/20/23 04/20/23
 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
02/10/23 None - - - -

Description: In accordance with Act 502 of the 2022 Regular Legislative Session, the revisions would create two additional options for students to earn TOPS credit in foreign language (Indigenous Languages, Computer Science). Indigenous languages is being added as a foreign language course. Computer Science is already approved as a math course, but the inclusion as a foreign language course will allow students the opportunity to earn computer science credit as either a math or foreign language course. Additional revisions repeal outdated graduation requirements applicable to incoming freshmen 2008-2009 through 2013-2014, including associated assessments and courses, for Louisiana Basic Core curriculum and Louisiana Core 4 curriculum. Beginning with incoming freshmen 2014-2015 and beyond, students are required to complete course requirements for the TOPS University Diploma or Career Diploma.

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 905, 3601, 3603, 3605, 3607, and 3703

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)
12/20/22 01/10/23 01/20/23 02/10/23 04/20/23 04/20/23
 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
02/10/23 None - - - -

Description:  Act 400 of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session established R.S. 17:4036.1 regarding learning pods. At the December 2021 BESE meeting, the Board directed the LDE to draft policy regarding learning pods for consideration at the March 2022 meeting. At the March 2022 meeting, the Board directed LDOE to postpone bulletin revisions concerning learning pods until after the 2022 Regular Legislative Session had been adjourned. At the August 2022 BESE meeting, the Board deferred “Consideration of bulletin revisions regarding learning pods,” directing LDOE to further engage stakeholders in the development of learning pods policy.


The proposed revisions include the establishment of chapter 36. Learning Pods, within Bulletin 741.


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, 2111, 2317, and 2323

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)
12/20/22 01/10/23 01/20/23 03/13/23 04/20/23 04/20/23
 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
02/10/23 None - - - -

Description: In accordance with Act 502 of the 2022 Regular Legislative Session, the revisions would create two additional options for students to earn TOPS credit in foreign language (Indigenous Languages, Computer Science). Indigenous languages is being added as a foreign language course. Computer Science is already approved as a math course, but the inclusion as a foreign language course will allow students the opportunity to earn computer science credit as either a math or foreign language course. Additional revisions repeal outdated graduation requirements applicable to incoming freshmen 2008-2009 through 2013-2014, including associated assessments and courses, for Louisiana Basic Core curriculum and Louisiana Core 4 curriculum. Beginning with incoming freshmen 2014-2015 and beyond, students are required to complete course requirements for the TOPS University Diploma or Career Diploma.
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 
Bulletin 741 - Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators - Sections 717, 2321, and 2322 (BESE President action: 11/29/23 and 12/4/23)

 11/29/23
(rescinded 12/04/23)		 - - - -
Bulletin 741 - Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators - Section 525 (Board action: 08/23/23)

 08/23/23 09/20/23 180 days
Bulletin 746 - Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel - Many sections (Board action: 08/23/23)

 08/23/23 09/20/23 180 days
Bulletin 996 - Standards for Approval of Teacher and/or Educational Leader Preparation Programs - Sections 743 and 745 (Board action: 08/23/23)

 08/23/23 09/20/23 180 days
Bulletin 746 - Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel - Section 1301 (Board action: 06/14/23)

 06/14/23 07/20/23 180 days