Chapter CXV

A. Each LEA shall participate in the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP). B. Performance standards for LEAP and Graduation Exit Examination (GEE) and end-of-course tests should be comparable to the rigor of national achievement tests including but not limited to the n…

A. All LEAs shall provide kindergarten programs for all eligible students of appropriate age. The placement of students shall be clearly communicated to parents by the school. B. Each LEA shall provide for and offer in every school having a first grade, or in a kindergarten cente…

A. A parent, legal guardian, or tutor will be permitted to provide instruction in a home study program. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CXV-3307 Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 31:1312 (June 2005), Amended LR 45 226 ( 2/1/2019 ). AUTHORITY NOT…

A. Each LEA shall develop a pupil progression plan consisting of all policies and procedures for the placement of students grades K-12. NOTE: Refer to Bulletin 1566-Guidelines for Pupil Progression, and the addendum to Bulletin 1566-Regulations for the Implementation of Remedial …

A. A program of remedial education shall be put into place by LEAs following regulations adopted by the DOE and approved by BESE. All eligible students shall be provided with appropriate remedial instruction. B. Each LEA shall describe in writing its proposed remedial education p…

Home Study Program -a program that offers a sustained curriculum of quality, at least equal to that offered by public schools at the same grade level, and implemented under the direction and control of a parent, legal guardian, or tutor. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CXV-3301…

A. Any student eligible by Louisiana law to attend Louisiana elementary or secondary schools shall be eligible to participate in a home study plan. B. The home study plan does not replace the state homebound law. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CXV-3303 Promulgated by the Board…

A. Initial Home Study Program Application 1. An initial application must be made within 15 days after the beginning of the program to the LDE, on behalf of BESE, for review and approval. 2. The initial application will be accompanied by a certified copy or a photocopy of the birt…

A. The home study program shall have a sustained curriculum of a quality at least equal to that offered by public schools at the same grade level. The sustained curriculum must be substantiated in one of the following ways: 1. a packet of materials which shall be evaluated by the…

A. A parent or court-appointed custodian of a student in a home study program may request of the LEA superintendent or the state superintendent that the student be administered the LEAP tests in grades 3-8 under the following conditions: 1. date of the test shall be on such dates…

A. The LEA shall have a written policy included in the local pupil progression plan for admission or readmission of home study students to public schools. Refer to Bulletin 1566- Pupil Progression Policies and Procedures. 1. The policy includes a placement exam to determine grade…

A. No public school will deny admission or readmission of a home study program student if that student is otherwise eligible for enrollment in a public school pursuant to state law, the policies of the local school board, and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Notes…

A. All costs directly attributed to the home study program will be borne by the parent or court appointed custodian approved to offer such program. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § CXV-3317 Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 31:1313 (June 2005), a…

A. Each LEA shall adopt a calendar that includes a school year that is in accordance with applicable state regulations and includes a minimum of 63,720 minutes of instructional time. 1. Effective for the 2016-2017 school year and thereafter, the provisions of Subsection A of this…

A. Each LEA shall have written policies governing all school activities as they relate to students, the instructional program, staff, buildings, services, and the curriculum. B. Each LEA shall have policies and procedures that address, but are not limited to, the following: 1. th…

A. The superintendent of the LEA requesting deviation of any standard in this bulletin shall submit documentation to the LDE, justifying the request. B. Technical assistance for meeting the policy as stated in this bulletin shall be provided to the LEA by the LDE. C. When a devia…

A. No school with an average attendance below 10 pupils shall be opened or maintained in any locality, except upon recommendation of the local educational governing authority, giving its reason for such recommendation, and upon approval by BESE. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 28 , § …

A. The governing authority of each public high school shall work to grow programs of choice as defined by R.S. 17:4035.2 . B. A student may enroll in a program of choice offered within the assigned school district, without regard to attendance zones, contingent upon the following…

A. Each LEA shall provide age and grade level appropriate awareness and/or prevention information through online, in-person, or written communication sources regarding the following: 1. High School. a. safe haven relinquishment law; b. substance abuse; c. adoption; d. shaken baby…

A. This section outlines rules for public school governing authorities to govern the implementation of learning pods as extensions of public schools. B. A learning pod is defined as at least ten students enrolled in a school who receive instruction in a small group setting. Notes…

A. A student is eligible for assignment to a learning pod if the student meets admission requirements in accordance with R.S. 17:221(B) and eligibility requirements in accordance with R.S. 17:222(A) . B. A student shall be assigned to a learning pod only if the assignment is: 1. …

A. Each public school governing authority may establish learning pods as an extension of any school under its jurisdiction. B. The establishment of a learning pod shall be subject to policies and procedures adopted by a public school governing authority, which, at a minimum, shal…

A. All instruction provided to students assigned to learning pods shall be provided by teachers employed by the school operating the learning pod. B. All teachers providing instruction in a learning pod shall meet all qualifications and be subject to all requirements applicable t…

A. Public school governing authorities shall provide the department the following information for each learning pod location upon request: 1. the physical location of each learning pod authorized by the public school governing authority; 2. the hours of operation; 3. the name of …

ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act. AP - advanced placement. BESE - Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. CPR - cardiopulmonary resuscitation. CTE - career/technical education. CTSO - career and technical student organizations. CTTIE - career and technical trade and ind…

Academically-Able Student -a student who is functioning at grade level as determined by the local school system. For special education students identified in accordance with Bulletin 1508-Pupil Appraisal Handbook , the IEP committee shall determine the student's eligibility to re…

A. This Chapter provides minimum health and safety standards regarding the reopening of school facilities for the 2020-2021 school year in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in order to ensure that students, faculty, staff, and others on school property are p…

A. Group Sizes 1. The maximum group size that may convene indoors in a single room, irrespective of room size, or outdoors at any given time are as follows: a. phase 1-10 individuals; b. phase 2-25 individuals; and c. phase 3-50 individuals. 2. Group Composition a. Younger studen…

A. The professional staff of the local LEA's central office shall be organized with assigned roles, responsibilities and authority to provide a structure for implementing local school policies. B. Each LEA shall be required to employ certified personnel as required by state/feder…

A. Beginning with the 2020-2021 academic year, an alternate teacher preparation program candidate participating in a residency as a teacher of record must receive mentorship from a school-based mentor teacher who may collaborate with other personnel providing mentoring support. 1…

A. The LDE shall develop a list of approved professional development courses designed for educators that provide foundational literacy skills instruction based on the science of reading and include information on instructing students regarding phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency…

A. The LDOE shall develop a list of approved professional development courses designed for educators that provide numeracy skills instruction and include information on instructing students regarding the vertical alignment of mathematical concepts and the blending of concepts, pr…

A. A report of each student's progress in school shall be provided to parents or guardians at intervals designated by the LEA and shall contain a report of progress made by the student in each subject or area. B. Schools shall prepare a progress report related to the short-term o…

A. Conditions of Employment. For purposes of determining salary, Louisiana public schools shall grant credit for work experience in compliance with the following criteria. 1. Louisiana Public Schools a. Full-time/half-time satisfactory teaching experience at an LEA. Experience in…

A. Respecting the authority of teachers is essential to creating an environment conducive to learning, effective instruction in the classroom, and proper administration of city, parish, and other local public schools. To maintain and protect that authority, it is important that t…

A. LEAs shall adopt rules and regulations to implement the following requirements regarding the physical abuse of public school teachers and other school employees by students. 1. LEAs shall keep an accurate record of incidents of such abuse. 2. LEAs shall provide appropriate equ…

A. The Foreign Associate Program supported through the Minimum Foundation Program requires visas be obtained for all teachers. 1. Foreign associate teachers shall not be employed unless a visa is obtained. 2. The Minimum Foundation Program formula may provide funding to pay for t…

A. An associate teacher is an employee authorized by the local governing authority (LEA) of a public elementary or secondary school to serve as a teacher of record. Such teacher must: 1. be at least 25 years old; 2. hold an associate's degree awarded by a college or university ac…

A. The LEA and school shall maintain accurate and current information on students, personnel, instructional programs, facilities, and finances. B. The maintenance, use, and dissemination of information included in system and school records and reports shall be governed by written…

A. Each school shall keep records for the registration and attendance of students and shall maintain an up-to-date permanent cumulative record of individual students showing personal data and progress through school. 1. Student cumulative records shall continually be updated and,…

A. A student transferred from an approved school, in- or out-of-state or foreign school, shall be allowed credit for work completed in the previous school. When a student transfers from one school to another, a properly certified transcript, showing the student's record of attend…

A. The principal shall provide for the transfer of the education records, including special education records if applicable, of any current or former student at the school upon the written request of any authorized person on behalf of a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary…

A. The attendance of all school students shall be checked each school day and at the beginning of each class period and shall be verified by the teacher keeping such records which shall be open to inspection by the supervisor of child welfare and attendance, or duly authorized re…

A. Reports required by the LDE and BESE shall be made on appropriate forms, shall contain accurate information, and shall be returned by the specified date. 1. The certification form shall be signed by the superintendent verifying that all data submitted are accurate. B. Each loc…

A. A finalized list of graduates shall be submitted by the state-approved high school accompanied by the assurance statement signed by both the principal and the superintendent of the LEA in order to receive diplomas. 1. Prior to February 15 for mid-term graduates and prior to Ju…

A. The principals, or administrators, and the teachers of all schools shall report the names, birth dates, race, parents, and residence of all students in attendance at their schools or classes in writing to the central office within 30 days after the beginning of the school term…

A. Each school shall have a well-balanced and effectively-administered student activity program. B. Extracurricular activities shall not be scheduled during instructional time. C. Extracurricular services and activities shall be offered to all exceptional students in a manner tha…