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 …

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 Louisiana’s State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education provides leadership and creates policies for education that expand opportunities for children, empower …

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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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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