In This Issue
- Hot Topics
- BESE/LDOE Authored Legislation
- All Bills Impacting PK-12 Education
Links
Contact Info
Louisiana Department of Education
State
Superintendent of
Education
Paul G. Pastorek
Deputy State Superintendent of
Education
Ollie S. Tyler
Office of Legislative Services
Joe Salter, Director
email:joe.salter@la.gov
Patrick Dobard, Deputy Director
email:patrick.dobard@la.gov
1201 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 342-3600 |
Office of Governmental Affairs
The Office of Legislative Services is dedicated to researching and advocating for education
policies that contribute to the Louisiana Department of Education’s (LDOE) vision to
create a world-class education system in Louisiana. Through ollaborations with policy makers at every level, including the Governor’s Office, Board of Elementary and Secondary
Education, state legislators, local school boards, federal agencies and state associations,
the Office of Legislative Services seeks to develop informed and comprehensive
recommendations around best practices and key priorities and issues.
1. Hot Topics
LDOE to Post Weekly Legislative Updates
Through its Legislative Bulletin, LDOE will provide members of the public with information
regarding proposed legislation that could potentially impact the state’s P-K – 12 education
programs. Please see below for links to proposed legislation as well as a brief description. LDOE will continue to monitor these bills and provide updates through this publication.
Four Bills Aim to Reform Local School Board Governance
Rep Steve Carter, R-Baton Rouge, is proposing four bills that could reshape the way local school boards and superintendents do business. Already much debate has been sparked
surrounding the issues.
HB 371, if approved, would redefine the nepotism policies in school districts, restricting hiring and promotions by the superintendent of immediate family members in certain
parishes.
HB 664 seeks to establish term limits that would mean no school board member elected
after Jan. 1 2010 will be allowed to serve more than two-and-a-half four-year terms.
HB 808 would eliminate the up to $800 monthly stipends local board members receive. The proposed law would give board members $50 for each meeting they attended each
month, up to $200 monthly.
Board members would not be allowed to influence or determine personnel decisions if HB 851 is approved. Additionally, the bill would require boards to obtain a supermajority,
or two-thirds vote, to hire and fire a local superintendent.
Baton Rouge Representative Introduces Bill to Eliminate BESE
Rep. Joe Harrison, R-Baton Rouge, filed a bill (HB 496) that would, if approved, abolish
the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and transfer the board’s powers to the state superintendent. The measure would also require the governor to appoint a state superintendent, who would authorize the state superintendent to develop and propose a funding formula for the state’s public school districts and develop qualifications and duties of parish superintendents.
Group of Lawmakers Seeking to Establish Academic Requirements
for Athletes
Rep. Rickey Hardy, D-Lafayette, and others, are seeking to require that all students in grades 6-12 who participate in interscholastic athletics and other extracurricular activities have a GPA of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale to be eligible for participation.
The proposed law would mandate the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to adopt a policy which, at a minimum, requires students to attain no less than a passing grade in each course of study for the previous grading period and maintain and receive at least a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) for all courses of study for the year eligibility for participation in any interscholastic athletic or other extracurricular activity. The proposed law would also require BESE to review its policy and adopt new rules as necessary to ensure the minimum standards are maintained.
Shreveport Representative Seeks to Abolish Corporal Punishment in Schools
State Rep. Barbara Norton, D-Shreveport, is proposing corporal punished be banned in all public elementary and secondary
schools.
The proposed bill would require school boards to prohibit corporal punishment in public schools and to adopt rules
and regulations for the prohibition. The bill also requires school boards give parent orientations that include policies
on the prohibition of corporal punishment.
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2. BESE/LDOE Authored Legislation
HB 89 (Burford): The proposed law deletes the requirement in an existing law that school systems participating in LA 4 maintain, in each year of participation maintain the same level of funding from any source for early childhood education as provided in the previous year before participation.
link:
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=638841
HB 183 (Hoffman): The proposed law authorizes BESE to establish an appeal process to the Teacher Certification Appeals Council
and allow the state superintendent to appoint nine members to the Teacher Certification Appeals Council. Those who are appointed to the council must be nominees from various professional organizations; appointees and membership terms are approved by BESE.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=640675
HB 223 (Armes): Provides relative to noncomplex health procedures performed by certain school employees, changes references to “outside tracheostomy suctioning” to “tracheostomy suctioning.”
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=641086
HB 545 (Ritchie): Requires principals of public schools where a student was enrolled to release the student’s records to a public or nonpublic school (inside or outside Louisiana) where the student is enrolled or seeking enrollment. Also requires records to contain information on suspension and expulsion.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=644356
HB 602 (LeBas): Permits certain public school students to carry and self-administer certain medications under certain circumstances. Proposed law adds requirement to existing law that governing authority of each public school permit the self-administration of medications by a student with asthma or the use of auto-injectable epinephrine by student at risk of anaphylaxis if the parent or legal guardian provides the school with certain documentation. Proposed law also provides for a limitation of liability for the school and it employees relative to self-administration of medication and disciplinary consequences for misuse of medications.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=645116
HB 686 (Carmody): Requires BESE to engage in a charter-school application review process that complies with the latest Principals and Standards for Quality Charter School Authorizing as specified by the National Association of Charter School Authorizers. Also provides for an independent evaluation of a proposal by a qualified third party.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=645548
SB 87 (Long): Allows BESE to determine the requirements for experienced teachers’, including out of state teachers’, participation in the Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program.
link:
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/streamdocument.asp?did=643632
3. All Upcoming Bills That Impact Education
Education Tax Credits (for families)
HB 6--Pat Smith--Raises the maximum tax credit for a child’s educational expenses from $25 to $100 in R.S. 47:297.
link:
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=6
HB 46--Richardson--Authorizes an income tax deduction for tuition for enrollment in certain early childhood development and enrichment activity classes (LA 4 classes).
Note: It needs to apply to R.S. R.S. 47:297.12 (public schools) as well as to R.S. 47:297.10 (nonpublic schools and public laboratory schools).
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=46
HB 63--Cortez--Changes the language of R.S. 47:297.12 from “amounts paid….to a public elementary or secondary school” to “amounts paid….for a student’s attendance at a public elementary or secondary school”.
Note: This matches the language of R.S. 47:297.10.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=63
HB 103--Labruzzo--Adds an R.S. 47:297.13 that allows a tax credit for a taxpayer paying the tuition for a foster child to attend a
Brumfield v. Dodd approved nonpublic school.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=103
HB 210--Talbot-- increases the individual income tax deduction for tuition and fees at Brumfield v. Dodd approved nonpublic schools and public laboratory schools from 50% to 85% of the actual amount and from $5,000 to $8,000/per child, whichever is less.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=210
HB 338--Greene--Provides relative to the tax deduction for fees and other educational expenses for a quality public education
link:
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=338
HB 430--Hutter--Amends R.S. 47:297.13 and authorizes a tax credit for contributions to a public elementary or secondary school
for support of extracurricular activities and character building programs.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=430
SB 131--Dorsey--Provides relative to a tax credit for grandparents who volunteer in the public school system.
link:
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=131
SB 161--Marionneaux and Cheek--Amends R.S. 47:297.10, 297.11, and 297.12 and deletes a requirement that, to obtain the deduction
for elementary and secondary school expenses, payments for school uniforms, certain instructional materials, and school
supplies, the payments must be made to public schools; requires actual payment to obtain the deduction; and limits the deduction
to $5,000 per student who is a dependent of the taxpayer.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=161
SB 163--Marionneaux and Cheek--Amends R.S. 47:297.10, 297.11, and 297.12 and deletes a requirement that, to obtain the deduction
for elementary and secondary school expenses, payments for school uniforms, certain instructional materials, and school
supplies, the payment must be made to public schools; requires actual payment to obtain the deduction; and limits the deduction
to $5,000 per student.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=163
Other Education Tax Credits
HB 269--M. Jackson--Authorizes a corporate income tax deduction for employers who grant paid leave for a period of not more
than seven hours per month during the school year to employees to participate in their children’s school activities during working
hours.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=269
HB 343--Dixon--Authorizes a corporate income tax deduction for employers who grant their employees paid leave from work for
purposes of parental involvement in schools during working hours
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=343
SB 194--Broome--Provides for a tax credit against the corporate income tax and the corporation franchise tax for employers who
allow parental involvement in schools during working hours
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=194
Amendments to R.S. 47:302 and R.S. 47:321 relative to the sales and use tax exemption for the sale of meals at by certain institutions
HB 181, HB 189, HB 190, HB 248, HB 249, HB 255, HB 392, HB 467, HB 640, SB 53, SB 77, SB 89, and SB 139.
Crime Bills Involving Students and Educators
HB 87--Carmody--Prohibits the delivery of lewd or lascivious communications to juveniles, including textual, visual, written, or oral communications.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=87
HB 274--Templet--Increases fine and imprisonment if the battery of a school teacher requires medical attention.
link:
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=274
HB 476--Connick, et al, --Raises the age of prohibited sexual contact between an educator and a student from 19 to 21 and requires an age difference of greater than 4 years. Expands the crime of unlawful presence of a sexually violent predator to apply to child care facilities and family child care centers. Creates the crime of unlawful participation in a child-related business and the crime of contributing to the endangerment of a minor. Provides relative to the conditions of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence for convicted sex offenders with respect to volunteer work activities.
link:
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=476
HB 688--Montoucet-- Creates the crime of unlawful disruption of the operation of a school.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=688
HB 731--Downs, et al,-- Provides relative to the habitual absence and tardiness of students, including penalties for violations by parents and legal guardians/custodians of such students, including fines, school or community service, attendance in parenting classes and family counseling programs, and the suspension of state-issued recreational licenses.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=731
SB 94--Donahue, et al,--Creates the crime of molestation of a juvenile involving an educator.
HB 741--Austin, et al-- Provides relative to the hiring of employees by local public school boards and the disclosure of information of certain instances of sexual misconduct, abuse, and neglect relative thereto.
Student Bills
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=94
HB 545--Ritchie-- Requires principals of public elementary and secondary schools to transfer student records to school where student has become enrolled or is seeking enrollment, including transfer of information on student suspensions.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=545
HB 570--Hoffman, et al-- Provides relative to policies, procedures, and practices at public elementary and secondary schools concerning
electronic communications by an employee at a school to a student at that school
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=570
HB 571--Norton--Abolishes corporal punishment in schools.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=571
HB 590--Barrow and Pat Smith--Educational stability for children in foster care.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=590
SB 223--Claitor, et al-- Provides relative to the removal of students from the classroom for certain inappropriate behavior and for parental notification; allows for the assignment of missed school work and for receiving credit for same.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=223
School Boards and Superintendents
Local Boards
HB 371--Carter and Harvey--Amends nepotism provisions relative to employees of school boards
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=664
HB 664--Carter, et al--Provides term limits for members of city, parish, and other local public school boards
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=664
HB 808--Carter--Provides relative to compensation of and benefits for members of local school boards
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=808
HB 851--Carter and Hardy-- Provides relative to the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of city, parish, and other local public school boards; provides relative to prohibitions on the involvement of members of local boards in certain administrative/
personnel matters; provides for that certain violations shall constitute malfeasance in office; provides for the transfer of certain
authority to the local superintendent; and provides for two-thirds vote of the board for hiring or removal of a local superintendent.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=851
Local Superintendents
HB 498--Doerge--Permits a local superintendent of schools to provide services, contractual or otherwise, to the state Dept. of Education, BESE, or the RSD, or any combination of such entities State Board
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=498
HB 496--Harrison--(Constitutional Amendment) Abolishes BESE, transfers board duties, functions, and responsibilities to the state superintendent, and provides for the superintendent to be appointed by the governor
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=496
State Superintendent
HB 508--Greene-- Requires annual performance evaluations for certain public officials, including the state superintendent of education, the deputy superintendent and the superintendent for management and finance
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=508
HB 595--Danahay, et al-- Provides for a required education program for certain unclassified officials (including the state superintendent of education, the deputy superintendent, the superintendent for management and finance, and each assistant superintendent) and employees and ties compensation to the conduct of certain duties
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=595
HB 839--Pat Smith--Requires the state superintendent of education to possess certain qualifications at the time of appointment by BESE.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=839
Other Boards and Commissions
HB 852--Smiley--Repeals some boards and commissions and like entities, including the Adult Learning Task Force, the Educational Assessment Testing Commission, the Interim school board for the Central Community School System, the Louisiana Council on Obesity Prevention and Management and Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (but not the rest of R.S. 17:51 regard ing required physical activity in schools), the HIPPY Advisory Board (but not the HIPPY coordinator), and the Process Technology Advisory Board.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=852
Retirement Bills
HB 112--Montoucet--Includes nonresident aliens holding J-1 visas who teach in Louisiana public schools through a J-1 exchange visitor program to be included in the definition of teacher for purposes of TRSL.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=112
HB 114--Hardy--Provides that any member of TRSL who returns to active service as a classroom teacher offering instructional services to students within the 12-month period immediately following his retirement shall have his retirement benefits suspended for the duration of such active service or for 12 months, whichever occurs first. It the reemployment of a person who retired from a position as a classroom teacher offering instructional services to students is based on an agreement between that person and his employer where such agreement was perfected prior to the person’s retirement, that person so reemployed shall not receive retirement benefits for the 12-month period following the reemployment. During the period of reemployment, the salary of a retiree who is reemployed by a employer in the TRSL system in any position other than classroom teacher offering instructional services to students shall be limited to the salary they would be paid by that particular employer to a classroom teacher offering instructional services to students who have zero years of teaching experience and a bachelor’s degree. Any TRSL retiree who is reemployed in any position other than classroom teacher offering instructional services to students shall have his benefits suspended for the duration of his period of reemployment.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=114
HB 156--Ritchie--Requires TRSL membership for charter school employees.
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=114
HB 651--Armes--Provides that an employer who hires a retired bus driver must pay its pro rata share of any actuarial cost in aggregate attributable to the reemployment of such bus driver (as opposed to current law which requires all of the actuarial costs) and requires that such payment be made not later than June 30th following the approval of the Public Retirement Systems’ Actuarial Committee’s actuarial report (as opposed to current law which requires payment before the driver again retires).
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=651
Master Plan/Facilities Bills
HB 305--Stiaes--Provides relative to the adoption of master plans by parish or municipal planning commissions.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=305
HB 354--G. Jackson--Extends the length of time relative to the utilization of design-build contracts.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=354
HB 689--Peterson--Creates the Louisiana Statewide Education Facilities Fund.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=689
SB 75--Murray--Requires voter approval of any master plan which has the force of law in Orleans Parish.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=75
SB 90--Gray--Establishes and provides for the Louisiana Statewide Education Facilities Authority within the Department of Education
for the purpose of providing funding, coordination, assistance, and oversight for the repair, renovation, and construction of
public school facilities.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=90
School Buildings/Campuses
HB 27--Wooten--Authorizes handgun permit holders to carry concealed weapons on the campus of a college or university or a postsecondary vocational-technical school.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=27
HB 218--Hardy--Provides for twice a year inspection and operation of fire safety and prevention equipment at public elementary and secondary schools.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=218
RSD Bills
HB 495--Dixon--Exempts from transfer to RSD a high school in a parish with a population between 120,000 and 145,000 people; with a student population of 1,300; which received, in August 2008, received an “academically unacceptable” rating for the 4th consecutive year; which, in February 2009, was approved by BESE to remain under local jurisdiction pursuant to an MOU; and, which, in 2008, had a SPS of 22.4.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=495
HB 752--Austin Badon--Allows the Recovery School District (RSD) to enroll certain students in a virtual or cyber school or educational program at the request of a parent/legal guardian if there is sufficient capacity at the appropriate grade level.
link:
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=752
HB 848--P. Smith--Provides relative to reductions to the Recovery School District’s annual appropriation for certain retiree health care costs and allocation of the amount reduced
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=752
Charter School Related Bills
HB 187--P. Smith--Provides relative to the approval by certain persons of proposals to create Type 3 or Type 4 charter schools by means of converting preexisting public schools
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=187
HB 519--Leger--Provides relative to the fee that a chartering authority may charge a school for certain administrative overhead costs incurred by the authority
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=519
HB 686--Carmody--Provides relative to the application review process and requires an independent evaluation of a proposed charter by a qualified third party
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=686
SB 146--Duplessis--Provides relative to charter schools.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=146
Athletics
HB 47--Hardy--Establishes minimum academic eligibility requirements for participation by certain students in interscholastic athletics and other extracurricular activities
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=47
HB 531--Henry--Provides eligibility for certain home study students to participate in public school interscholastic extracurricular activities
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=531
Early Childhood
HB 89--Burford--Provides relative to requirements of school systems participating in LA 4
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=89
Curriculum
HB 176--Pope--Permits a child who is in at least the ninth grade and is less than 15 years of age to participate in the classroom instruction component of the driver education program operated by BESE and the state Dept. of Education
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=176
HB 308--LeBas--Provides for participation in a dual enrollment program at postsecondary education institutions by certain high school students enrolled in BESE-approved nonpublic schools or BESE-approved home study programs.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=308
HB 400--Williams--Provides relative to required physical activity for students
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=400
HB 612--Fannin--Provides relative to the high school career option program
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=612
SB 259--Kostelka--Provides for the high school career option program.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=259
SB 285--Nevers--Provides for a comprehensive system of articulation and transfer of credit between and among public secondary
and postsecondary educational institutions.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=285
Accountability
HB 179--Stiaes--Provides relative to requirements for pupil progression
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=179
HB 209--Williams--Provides that certain LEAP test requirements shall not be applicable to students with exceptionalities
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=209
HB 440--Barrow--Provides relative to requirements for pupil progression
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=440
Teachers
HB 183--Hoffmann--Authorizes BESE to establish an appeals process for applicants who have been denied teacher certification
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=183
HB 525--Chandler--Provides for a salary supplement to teachers employed in economically distressed public school systems
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=525
HB 621--Hoffmann--Provides relative to the certification of foreign associate teachers
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=621
SB 87--Long--Allows BESE to determine the requirements for experienced teachers’ participation in the Teacher Assistance and Assessment Program.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=87
Nutrition
HB 193--Chaney--Provides relative to school nutrition programs
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=193
HB 767--Williams--Provides relative to beverages offered for sale to students in public high schools Health
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=767
HB 223--Armes--Relative to noncomplex health procedures performed by certain school employees, changes references to “outside tracheostomy suctioning” to “tracheostomy suctioning”
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=223
HB 602--LeBas--Permits certain public school students to carry and self-administer certain medications under certain
circumstances
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=602
HB 687--Peterson--Prohibits practice of dentistry in schools
link:
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=687
SB 309--Gray--Provides for health-related fitness assessments to determine physical fitness levels of students in schools.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=309
General Nature
HB 442--Smiley--Transfers the Motorcycle Safety, Awareness, and Operator Training Program to DPS&C
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=442
HB 535--Williams--Establishes a statewide council within the Health Works Commission overseeing the coordination of resources involving medical simulation training centers
link:
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=535
HB 576--Johnson--Authorizes the state superintendent of education to set certain fees and rates for the Cecil J. Picard Educational and Recreational Center, subject to BESE approval
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=576
HB 721--Johnson--Provides relative to special educational services
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=721
HB 821--Carter--Provides relative to the allocation and reporting of certain education funding
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=HB&billno=821
SB 19--Crowe--Creates the TOPS-Tech Plus Award.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=19
SB 42-- Morrell--Dedicates state funds for the purpose of providing for health insurance premiums of certain plan members on hurricane effected areas.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=42
SB 220--Morrell--Provides that local school boards located in parishes with a population greater than 470,000 are required to provide bus transportation only to students attending public schools directly operated by the local school board.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=220
SB 316--Nevers--Provides for comprehensive approach to improve graduation rates and ensure college and career readiness for high school students.
link: http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdata/byinst.asp?sessionid=09RS&billtype=SB&billno=316
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