
Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)
The Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) is the administrative body for all Louisiana public elementary and secondary schools; it also performs certain administrative …
About BESE
BESE was established by the 1974 Louisiana Constitution. The Board is composed of 11 members: eight elected by the citizens of Louisiana’s eight BESE districts, and three appointed by the governor …
BESE's Responsibility
BESE's Responsibility Louisiana’s State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education provides leadership and creates policies for education that expand opportunities for children, empower …
BESE Members
BESE Member Listing by District 1st BESE District ... 2nd BESE District ... 3rd BESE District ... 4th BESE District
Policy
In accordance with R.S. 49:950 et seq., the Administrative Procedure Act, all regulatory policies adopted by BESE are advertised as Notices of Intent and Rules in the Louisiana Register.
Current Initiatives
Nov 19, 2024 · In June of 2024, BESE adopted a revised statewide K-12 accountability system, the culmination of a three-year, in-depth process by educators, parents, national experts, and …
BESE News - January 2025
Jan 22, 2025 · At its January meeting, BESE resolved to work with the Louisiana Supreme Court (LASC) and Governor’s office to convene a statewide summit to address the issue of truancy and chronic …
BESE News - July 2024
Jul 16, 2024 · At the June 2024 BESE meetings, the Board approved the Louisiana Department of Education’s “Grow-Achieve-Thrive” plan to restructure the state’s K-12 school and district …
New BESE elects officers for 2024
Jan 9, 2024 · BESE is the administrative policymaking body for elementary and secondary schools in Louisiana. The Board sets key education initiatives and works to outline an education agenda to …
Contact Us
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