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Policy Decisions

The Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has the constitutional and statutory authority to make policy decisions that govern the public education system of the state. It also exercises budgetary responsibility for all funds appropriated or allocated by the state for schools under its jurisdiction.

The Board’s multi-member structure, composed of both elected and appointed individuals, enhances and broadens citizen representation, making it more likely that education decisions will be broadly acceptable to the public. They are valuable advocates within government for the interests of children and youth and for the overall educational needs of society.

Acting in its capacity as a quasi-legislative body, the State Board adopts policies and regulatory rules which have the force and effect of law. The regulatory policies adopted by the Board are contained in the bulletins compiled by the Department of Education or BESE. 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. Rules become part of the Louisiana Administrative Code, the official compilation of administrative rules published by state agencies and boards, when they are promulgated in the Louisiana Register. Title 28 – Education, Part 1. – Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, of the Louisiana Administrative Code contains additional policies and operational procedures.


Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. BESE. Regulatory Publications List. Website links to publications.
BESE Regulatory Publications List  PDF


The BESE Code

Louisiana Administrative Code, Title 28 - Education, Part I.
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (225) 342-5841
Adopted March 2008



Online Education Bulletins

View the online regulatory publications (bulletins) available through The Louisiana Register. Contact information refers to divisions within the Louisiana Department of Education. Links will be updated monthly as rules are adopted.

BULLETIN 102-Louisiana Physical Education Content Standards
Division of Student Standards and Assessments (225) 342-3406
Last Updated June 2003


BULLETIN 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards
Division of Student Standards and Assessments (225) 342-3406
Last Updated June 2003


BULLETIN 104: Louisiana K-12 Educational Technology Standards
Louisiana Center for Educational Technology (225) 763-5462
Last Updated October 2003


BULLETIN 105-LA Content Stds. for Programs Serving Four-Year-Old Children
Division of Student Standards and Assessments (225) 342-3372
Last Updated November 2003


BULLETIN 106-Agriculture Education Content Standards Curriculum Framework
Division of Family, Career, and Technical Education (225) 342-3336
Last Updated December 2003


BULLETIN 107-Health Occupations Content Standards Curriculum Framework
Division of Family, Career, and Technical Education (225) 342-3336
Last Updated December 2003


BULLETIN 108-Marketing Education Content Standards Curriculum Framework
Division of Family, Career, and Technical Education (225) 342-3336
Last Updated December 2003


BULLETIN 109-Family and Consumer Sciences Content Standards
Division of Family, Career, and Technical Education (225) 342-3336
Last Updated December 2003


BULLETIN 110-Technology Ed Content Standards Curriculum Framework
Division of Family, Career, and Technical Education (225) 342-3336
Last Updated December 2004


BULLETIN 111-The LA School, District, and State Accountability System
Office of Student and School Performance (225) 342-3513
Last Updated March 2008


BULLETIN 112-Louisiana English Language Development Standards
Office of Student and School Performance (225) 342-3923
Last Updated April 2004


BULLETIN 113: LA Reading and Language Competencies for New Teachers
Office of Student and School Performance (225) 342-3923
Last Updated December 2005


BULLETIN 114-Trade and Indus. Ed. Content Stds.-Automotive, Carpentry
Division Family, Career, and Technical Education (225) 342-3336
Last Updated December 2004


BULLETIN 115-Trade and Indus. Ed. Content Stds.-Drafting, Elec., Heating
Division of Family, Career, and Technical Education (225) 342-3336
Last Updated April 2006


BULLETIN 116: Louisiana Classical Languages Content Standards
Division of Student Standards and Assessments (225) 342-3404
Last Updated July 2005


BULLETIN 118: Statewide Assessment Standards and Practices
Division of Student Standards and Assessments (225) 342-3404
Last Updated March 2008


BULLETIN 120-Adult Education Data Quality and Procedures
Division of Family, Career, and Technical Education (225) 342-3336
Last Updated April 2008


BULLETIN 121-STAR Content Standards Curriculum Framework
Division of Family, Career, and Technical Education (225) 342-3336
Last Updated June 2006


BULLETIN 122-Trade and Industrial Education Curricula
Division of Family, Career, and Technical Education (225) 342-3336
Last Updated July 2006


BULLETIN 123-Louisiana Adult Education Content Standards
Division of Family, Career, and Technical Education (225) 342-3336
Adopted November 2006


BULLETIN 124-Supplemental Educational Services
Division of School and Community Support (225) 342-3906
Adopted October 2007


BULLETIN 125-Standards for Educational Leaders in Louisiana
Division of Leadership and Technology (225) 763-5462
Last Updated July 2007


BULLETIN 741-Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators
Division of Student Standards and Assessments (225) 342-3365
Last Amended April 2008


NONPUBLIC BULLETIN 741-LA Handbook for Nonpublic School Administrators
Division of Student Standards and Assessments (225) 342-3406
Last Updated April 2008


BULLETIN 746-LA Standards for State Certification of School Personnel
Office of Educator Support (225) 342-0193
Last Updated March 2008


BULLETIN 996-Standards for Approval of Teacher Education Programs
Division of Teacher Standards, Assessments and Certification (225) 342-3490
Last Updated November 2007


BULLETIN 1179-Driver Education, Traffic Safety, and Administrative Guide
Division of School and Community Support (225) 219-4446
Last Updated November 2004


BULLETIN 1191-School Transportation Handbook
Division of School and Community Support (225) 219-4446
Last Updated July 2003


BULLETIN 1196-Louisiana Food and Nutrition Programs, Policies of Operation
Division of Nutrition Assistance (225) 342-3720
Last Updated August 2006


BULLETIN 1213-Minimum Standards for School Buses
Division of School and Community Support (225) 219-4446
Last Updated December 2001


BULLETIN 1475-Louisiana Operational and Vehicle Maintenance
Division of School and Community Support (225) 219-4446
Last Updated June 2003


BULLETIN 1508: Pupil Appraisal Handbook
Division of Special Populations (225) 342-1508
Last Updated March 2007


BULLETIN 1525: Guidelines for Personnel Evaluation
Division of Professional Development (225) 342-3524
Last Updated October 2004


BULLETIN 1530: Louisiana IEP Handbook for Students with Disabilities
Division of Special Populations (225) 342-3640
Last Updated March 2007


BULLETIN 1566-Pupil Progression Policies and Procedures
Division of Student Standards and Assessments (225) 342-3366
Last Updated October 2007


BULLETIN 1573-Complaint Management Procedures
Division of Special Populations (225) 342-3661
Last Updated July 2003


BULLETIN 1674-Safety Manual for Career and Technical Education Programs
Division of Family, Career, and Technical Education (225) 342-3336
Adopted January 2007


BULLETIN 1706/Subpart A-Regulations for Students with Disabilities
Division of Special Populations (225) 342-1508
Last Updated April 2004


BULLETIN 1706/Subpart B-Regulations for Gifted/Talented Students
Division of Special Populations (225) 342-3640
Last Updated April 2004


BULLETIN 1794-State Textbook Adoption Policy and Procedure Manual
Division of School Standards, Accountability, and Assistance (225) 342-3599
Last Updated October 2007


BULLETIN 1872: Extended School Year Program Handbook
Division of Special Populations (225) 342-3640
Last Updated April 2005


BULLETIN 1891-Louisiana’s IEP Handbook for Gifted/Talented Students
Division of Special Populations (225) 342-3730
Last Updated June 2003


BULLETIN 1903-Regulations and Guidelines for Education of Dyslexic Students
Division of School Standards, Accountability, and Assistance (225) 342-3599
Last Updated September 2002


BULLETIN 1922: Compliance Monitoring Procedures
Division of Special Populations (225) 342-1508
Last Updated October 2006


BULLETIN 1929-Louisiana Accounting and Uniform Governmental Handbook
Division of Education Finance (225) 342-4989
Last Updated April 2008


BULLETIN 1934-Starting Points Preschool Regulations
Division of Student Standards and Assessments (225) 342-3366
Last Updated July 2006


BULLETIN 1943-Policies and Procedures-LA Teacher Assistance & Assessment
Division of Professional Development (225) 342-3524
Last Updated March 2006


BULLETIN 1955-Louisiana Mathematics Content Standards
Division of Student Standards and Assessments (225) 342-3404
Last Updated November 2005


BULLETIN 1962-Louisiana Science Content Standards
Division of Student Standards and Assessments (225) 342-3404
Last Updated November 2005


BULLETIN 1963-Louisiana State Arts Content Standards
Division of Student Standards and Assessments (225) 342-3406
Last Updated June 2003


BULLETIN 1964-Louisiana Social Studies Content Standards
Division of Student Standards and Assessments (225) 342-3406
Last Updated November 2005


BULLETIN 1965-Louisiana English Language Arts Content Standards
Division of Student Standards and Assessments (225) 342-3406
Last Updated November 2005


BULLETIN 1977-Business Education Content Standards Curriculum Framework
Division of School and Community Support (225) 219-4446
Last Updated May 2004


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