BESE Rulemaking Docket

Updated 5/9/25 | 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

For policy inquiries contact: Ashley Townsend, LDOE, 225-472-6527

April 2025

Bulletin 118, Statewide Assessment Standards and Practices
Section 5316

CURRENT POLICY | PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 04/09/25
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 5/10/25 | Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 05/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 06/10/25 | Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 08/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 08/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 06/09/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

Description: The proposed revisions require that the test of any student found to have a cell phone or other device with imaging or text-messaging capability, during a test session, be voided. Additionally, the revisions establish an exception for students with a documented medical condition that requires use of a cell phone.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until noon 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 2317

CURRENT POLICY | PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 04/09/25
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 5/10/25 | Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 05/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 06/10/25 | Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 08/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 08/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 06/09/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

Description: The revisions establish the Freedom Framework diploma endorsement to recognize students scoring mastery and above on the LEAP civics assessment. The revisions also provide that, along with the seal, students are eligible to receive red, white, and blue honor cords.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until noon 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 1508, Pupil Appraisal Handbook
Many sections

CURRENT POLICY | PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 04/09/25
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 5/10/25 | Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 05/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 06/10/25 | Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 08/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 08/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 06/09/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

Description: The proposed revisions include updates to the following: the definition of Response to Intervention (RTI); addition of licensed specialists in school psychology and licensed psychologists with a school specialty to serve on pupil appraisal teams; autism criteria aligned to current language in diagnostic and statistical manuals; evaluation considerations in alignment with Bulletin 1902—Louisiana Handbook for Students with Dyslexia; school health and school nurse services; language regarding prescriptions from a physician licensed in any state; and technical edits.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until noon 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
Section 1301

CURRENT POLICY | PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 04/09/25
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 5/10/25 | Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 05/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 06/10/25 | Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 08/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 08/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 06/09/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

Description: The revisions updates regarding charter school business administrator credential requirements to align with those in Bulletin 126—Charter Schools. Additionally, the revisions amend the city and parish school business administrator credential to allow four years for earning the mandatory certification.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until noon 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
Sections 307 and 701

CURRENT POLICY | PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 04/09/25
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 5/10/25 | Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 05/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 06/10/25 | Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 08/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 08/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 06/09/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

Description: The revisions include the following: align policy with current data collection protocols, reporting capabilities, and practices; implement computer science requirements for traditional and alternative certification programs; add beginning date of English learner requirements for educator preparation programs; update certification policy regarding computer science and strategies to support English learners; and technical edits.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until noon 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 507 and 1315

CURRENT POLICY | PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 04/09/25
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 5/10/25 | Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 05/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 06/10/25 | Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 08/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 08/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 06/09/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

Description: The revisions include the following: align policy with current data collection protocols, reporting capabilities, and practices; implement computer science requirements for traditional and alternative certification programs; add beginning date of English learner requirements for educator preparation programs; update certification policy regarding computer science and strategies to support English learners; and technical edits.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until noon 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
Sections 743 and 745

CURRENT POLICY | PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 04/09/25
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 5/10/25 | Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 05/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 06/10/25 | Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 08/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 08/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 06/09/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

Description: The revisions include the following: align policy with current data collection protocols, reporting capabilities, and practices; implement computer science requirements for traditional and alternative certification programs; add beginning date of English learner requirements for educator preparation programs; update certification policy regarding computer science and strategies to support English learners; and technical edits.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until noon 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 2025

Bulletin 118, Statewide Assessment Standards and Practices
Sections 5901, 5903, 5907, and 5909

CURRENT POLICY | PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 03/12/25
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 04/10/25 | Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 04/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 05/12/25 | Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 07/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 07/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 05/10/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

Description: The proposed revision reduces the required number of kindergarten assessments and align policy to Louisiana's Education Priorities for literacy and numeracy.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until noon 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 325

CURRENT POLICY | PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 03/12/25
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 04/10/25 | Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 04/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 05/12/25 | Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 07/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 07/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 05/10/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

Description: The proposed revision reduces the required number of kindergarten assessments and align policy to Louisiana's Education Priorities for literacy and numeracy.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until noon 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
Many sections

CURRENT POLICY | PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 03/12/25
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 04/10/25 | Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 04/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 05/12/25 | Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 07/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 07/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 05/10/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

Description: The revision aligns policy with legislation regarding: training requirements for mandatory reporters; bullying prevention reporting and requirements; and nonpublic school early childhood programs regarding the health and safety of the children enrolled.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until noon 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 1530, Louisiana’s IEP Handbook for Students with Exceptionalities
Section 505

CURRENT POLICY | PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 03/12/25
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 04/10/25 | Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 04/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 05/12/25 | Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 07/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 07/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 05/10/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

Description: The revisions update alternate assessment eligibility criteria. Federal law requires states to ensure that the total number of students assessed in each subject, using the alternate assessment for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, does not exceed 1.0% of the total number of all students in the state assessed on statewide assessments. Louisiana is currently at 1.8% for English language arts (ELA) and math, but the proposed revisions will bring Louisiana closer to the federal requirement.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until noon 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 1964, Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Level Expectations for Social Studies
Sections 1103 and 1303

CURRENT POLICY | PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 03/12/25 - *Postponed pending official board action at June meeting.*
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 04/10/25 | Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 04/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 05/12/25 | Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 07/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 07/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 05/10/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

Description: The revisions are made in response to Presidential Executive Order 14172 of January 20, 2025.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until noon 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.

January 2025

Bulletin 135, Health and Safety
Section 303

CURRENT POLICY | PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 01/10/25
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 02/10/25 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 02/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 03/13/25 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 05/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 05/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 03/12/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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: 01/10/25
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 02/10/25 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 02/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 03/13/25 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 05/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 05/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 03/12/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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.

December 2024

Bulletin 137, Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
Sections 1515, 1721, 1725, 1805, 1806, 1907, 1909, 1919, and 2105

CURRENT POLICY | PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 12/11/24 | 01/10/25
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 01/08/25 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 02/10/25 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 04/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 04/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 02/10/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletins 137 and 139 strengthen measures designed to protect children, provide additional clarity to early learning providers, and align BESE policy with federal and state regulations. Additional revisions address parental notice and consent, CCCBC-based determinations, and health and safety, including safe sleep procedures, transportation records, and hazards to children. Further revisions address CCAP eligibility and payments.

Reorganization of some information has occurred for ease of access and understanding. Codification of charts ensures ADA compliance and readability. The reorganization groups and aligns like-topics, such as general health and safety that applies to all providers and centers regulated by Bulletins 137 and 139. Updates also establish provisions for the administration of stock medication in accordance with Act 657 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until noon 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 139, Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund Programs
Many sections

CURRENT POLICY | PROPOSED CHANGE
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 12/11/24 | 01/10/25
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 01/08/25 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date of Summary Report Submission: 02/10/25 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 04/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 04/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 02/10/25
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

Description: The proposed revisions to Bulletins 137 and 139 strengthen measures designed to protect children, provide additional clarity to early learning providers, and align BESE policy with federal and state regulations. Additional revisions address parental notice and consent, CCCBC-based determinations, and health and safety, including safe sleep procedures, transportation records, and hazards to children. Further revisions address CCAP eligibility and payments.

Reorganization of some information has occurred for ease of access and understanding. Codification of charts ensures ADA compliance and readability. The reorganization groups and aligns like-topics, such as general health and safety that applies to all providers and centers regulated by Bulletins 137 and 139. Updates also establish provisions for the administration of stock medication in accordance with Act 657 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session.

Public Comments: Interested persons may submit written comments via the U.S. Mail until noon 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.

October 2024

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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 10/09/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 11/08/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 11/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/11/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 02/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 02/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 12/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 10/09/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 11/08/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 11/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/11/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 02/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 02/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 12/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 10/09/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 11/08/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 11/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/11/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 02/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 02/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 12/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 10/09/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 11/08/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 11/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/11/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 02/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 02/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 12/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 10/09/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 11/08/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 11/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/11/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 02/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 02/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 12/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 10/09/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 11/08/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 11/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/11/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 02/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 02/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 12/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 10/09/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 11/08/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 11/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/11/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 02/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 02/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 12/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 10/09/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 11/08/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 11/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/11/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 02/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 02/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 12/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 10/09/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 11/08/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 11/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/11/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 02/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 02/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 12/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 10/09/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 11/08/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 11/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/11/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 02/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 02/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 12/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 10/09/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 11/08/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 11/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/11/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 02/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 02/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 12/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 10/09/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 11/08/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 11/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/11/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 02/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 02/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 12/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 10/09/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 11/08/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 11/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/11/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 02/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 02/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 12/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/13/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 01/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 01/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 01/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/13/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 01/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register:  10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register:  10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission:  11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register:  01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 01/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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

Bulletin 126, Charter Schools
Many sections

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 01/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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.

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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 01/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 01/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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.

Bulletin 133, Scholarship Programs
Establish Chapter 15

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 09/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 09/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 10/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 12/20/24
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 12/20/24
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 10/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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.

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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 1/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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

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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 1/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 1/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

Description: BESE policy contained in Bulletin 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.

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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 1/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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

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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 1/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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

Bulletin 741, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Section 1319

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 1/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 12/13/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 1/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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

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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 1/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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

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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 1/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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

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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 1/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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

Bulletin 1573, Complaint Management Procedures
Section 305

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 1/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 1/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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 Procedures
Sections 101, 103, 107, 109, 111, 309, and 315

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 1/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 1/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 08/21/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 10/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 11/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 01/20/25
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 1/20/25
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 11/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 06/12/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 07/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 07/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 10/09/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 11/20/24
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 11/20/24
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 8/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): 08/26/24 | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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.

Bulletin 741, Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Section 501

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 06/12/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 07/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 07/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 08/09/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 10/20/24
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 8/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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: 06/12/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 07/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 07/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 08/09/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 10/20/24
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 8/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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: 06/12/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 07/10/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 07/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 08/09/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 10/20/24
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 10/20/24
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 8/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 04/15/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 05/09/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 05/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 06/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 08/20/24
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 8/20/24
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 6/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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.

Bulletin 126, Charter Schools
Section 511

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 04/15/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 05/09/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 05/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 06/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 08/20/24
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 8/20/24
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 6/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 04/15/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 05/09/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 05/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 06/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 08/20/24
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 8/20/24
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 6/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 04/15/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 05/09/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 05/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 06/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 08/20/24
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 8/20/24
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 6/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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.

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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 04/15/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 05/09/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 05/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 06/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 08/20/24
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 8/20/24
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 6/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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 noon 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

REVISED POLICY
Date approved by BESE as NOI: 04/15/24
Date NOI submitted to Louisiana Register: 05/09/24 Date NOI published in Louisiana Register: 05/20/24
Date of Summary Report Submission: 06/10/24 Date rule published in Louisiana Register: 08/20/24
Date rule becomes effective (projected): 8/20/24
Deadline for public comments or hearing requests: 6/10/24
Date of public hearing (if any): - - | Date of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - - | Report of Legislative Oversight Hearing (if any): - -

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.

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	- -	- -	- -