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8(g) Superior Textbooks


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Purpose

Stack of books The purpose of this program is to ensure the purchase of superior textbooks, library books, and/or reference materials for approved public and nonpublic schools.The 8(g) funds can be used for the purchase of not only textbooks, reference materials and/or instructional materials approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education through the adoption process, but also textbooks, library books, and/or reference materials that are not on the State-adopted list. However, the materials purchased are required to meet the needs of existing as well as new and innovative educational programs for the disabled, gifted/talented, special needs students, and remaining population of students.

For more information contact:
Jackie Bobbett  
Section Leader
Jackie.Bobbett@la.gov

225-342-0178 Fax
Brenda Neff  
Education Program Consultant 3
Brenda.Neff@la.gov

225-342-0178 Fax
Monica Hogan  
Education Program Consultant 2
Monica.Hogan@la.gov

225-342-0178 Fax
Marcie Coupel  
Education Program Consultant 2
Marcie.Coupel@la.gov

225-342-0178 Fax

Complete Program Information

Please click here to download the Guidelines for Submission of Proposals for 8(g) Funds for the Purchase of Superior Textbooks, Library Books, and/or Reference Materials.

2007-2008 8(g) Superior Textbooks Guidelines  Word


The Program Design

Click here to review the responsibilities of the State Department of Education and the local school district.

The Program Design for 8(g) Superior Textbook Program  PDF


Use of 8(g) Funds

Click here to view allowable and unallowable expenditures.

Use of 8(g) Funds  PDF


Proposal Packets

A complete proposal package consists of the following documents:
a.) Proposal Cover Sheet
b.) Compliance Form
c.) Needs Assessment, pages one and two
d.) Affidavit
e.) Assurance – 8(g) Funds
f.) Budget Summary Form and Budget Detail Form

All forms must be signed with blue ink.

The above documents can be found in the Guidelines above.



Evaluation Form

Upon program completion, submit the Evaluation Form. It can be found in the Guidelines above.


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