The mission of the Division of Special Populations is to ensure that every child in every school has access to instruction delivered by well-trained teachers who are accountable for the academic success of every child.

The Department of Education, Division of Educational Improvement and Assistance (DEIA) is proposing revisions to Bulletin 1706, Subpart A, to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B. Through this medium and public hearings, the DEIA is soliciting comments from interested individuals. All interested persons wishing to review the document and/or make comments may do so by linking to the March edition of the Louisiana Register at http://doa.louisiana.gov/osr/reg/regs2008.htm

Public hearings will be conducted as noted below. If you need an accommodation, such as an interpreter for a person with a hearing impairment, please contact Debra Williams by April 1, 2009 at 225-219-0076

April 7, 2009
4:00 – 5:00
Room: Auditorium
LA School for the Visually Impaired
1120 Government Street
Baton Rouge, LA

April 16, 2009
2:00 – 3:00
Room: Auditorium
LA School for the Visually Impaired
1120 Government Street
Baton Rouge, LA

At the close of the public review period, all comments will be reviewed and considered. The anticipated date for approval of Bulletin 1706 is June, 2009, at the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE) meeting with final adoption date in July, 2009.

Persons wishing to comment must submit written comments by 4:30 p.m., May 6, 2009 to Nina Ford, Board Recorder, SBESE, P.O. Box 94064, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA, 70804-9064.