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LA Rev Stat § 17:3804 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3804. Legislative oversight

RS 3804 - Legislative oversight A. The Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget and the Joint Legislative Committee on Education, each referred to as the "education funds committee" in R.S. 17:3802 through 3804, shall have oversight authority as provided in this Section. B. The purpose of the education funds committee is to oversee the operation of the Kevin P. Reilly, Sr. Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund, and the Louisiana Quality Education Support Fund. The education funds committee may recommend revisions in the program and budget of either board. The education funds committee shall forward its recommendations to the appropriate board. C. The education funds committee shall: (1) Meet, upon call of the chair, as often as necessary but not less often than twice a year. A meeting shall occur before the beginning of each regular session but after receipt of the proposed programs and budgets as required by the constitution. A meeting shall also occur during the year at an appropriate time to examine the quality of the programs to which trust fund monies were appropriated and allocated. (2) Hold hearings on and review the proposed program and budget, including administrative costs, of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Board of Regents. (3) Examine and report on the quality and efficacy of any expenditures made from the support fund designed to improve education. D. The education funds committee may: (1) Review the policies and procedures used by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Board of Regents to award and allocate monies from the support fund. (2) Adopt such rules and regulations with regard to its own functions and procedures as are consistent with the efficient conduct of its duties. (3) Incur such expenses as are necessary for carrying out its duties and responsibilities in accordance with procedures established by the rules of the respective houses. (4) Review program evaluations conducted by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Board of Regents and fiscal audits conducted by the Legislative Auditor. Acts 1989, No. 675, §1, eff. July 1, 1989; Acts 2013, No. 56, §1, eff. May 29, 2013.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3821 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3821. Purpose

RS 3821 - Purpose The purpose of the program provided in this Chapter is to create a basis for educational policy makers to make informed decisions about statewide implementation of any teacher incentive program involving differential pay for teachers from research done within this state. It is further the purpose of this Chapter to exploit the talents and abilities of the educational leaders and employees in the public school systems of this state by calling on them to develop, propose, and experiment with incentive pay programs for teachers and to directly involve teachers in determining which programs will most favorably affect the quality of public school education in this state. Acts 1985, No. 601, §1, eff. July 13, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3822 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3822. Definitions

RS 3822 - Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings provided in this Section, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) "Board" means the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2) "Committee" means the Teacher Incentive Pay Models Program Advisory Committee. (3) "Department" means the state Department of Education. (4) "Local system" means the appropriate city or parish school board or system. (5) "Local superintendent" means the appropriate city or parish school superintendent. (6) "Pilot program" means a pilot teacher incentive pay program submitted, approved, or undertaken pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. (7) "Program" means the Teacher Incentive Pay Models Program established in this Chapter. (8) "Superintendent" means the state superintendent of education. Acts 1985, No. 601, §1, eff. July 13, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3827 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3827. State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education; duties; powers

RS 3827 - State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education; duties; powers A. When the state superintendent advises the board of what he has reason to believe is a serious impairment of educational quality in any local system piloting a program pursuant to this Chapter resulting from such pilot program or when the board takes its own account of such an occurrence, the board may intervene in the pilot program and require corrective action. If such corrective action fails to correct the impairment, the board may withdraw the approval for the pilot program and demand return of any unexpended funds. B. The board shall: (1) Adopt and promulgate any rules necessary for the implementation of this Chapter. (2) Establish a Teacher Incentive Pay Model Program Advisory Committee made up of not more than fifteen nor less than nine members representing teachers, administrators, school boards, commerce and industry, parents, and government. The members shall be selected by the board to review and advise the board on the rules adopted for implementation of this Chapter, all program materials, and the quality of all proposals, plans, and reports submitted by local systems pursuant to this Chapter. The committee shall meet as necessary to fulfill its function. The committee members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties by the board out of its budget. Acts 1985, No. 601, §1, eff. July 13, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3831 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3831. Definitions

RS 3831 - Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings provided in this Section, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) "Local system" means the appropriate city or parish school board or system. (2) "Local superintendent" means the appropriate city or parish school superintendent. (3) "Program" means a program limited to providing incentive pay to teachers for not using sick leave days. Acts 1999, No. 1231, §1, eff. July 9, 1999.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3832 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3832. Teacher incentive programs; establishment

RS 3832 - Teacher incentive programs; establishment Any local system may establish a program for awarding incentive pay to its teachers for not using sick leave. The program shall include the criteria for eligibility for incentive pay, the amount of incentive pay, the method by which teachers shall be reviewed for eligibility, and how such eligibility shall be determined. Determination of the amount of incentive pay which eligible teachers are to receive shall be made by the local system. The incentive pay awarded under a program for not using sick leave established pursuant to this Chapter shall be in addition to any other salary the teacher is entitled to receive from the local system, the state, or any other governmental entity. Any incentive payment shall be nonrecurring and shall be made solely from local funds. Acts 1999, No. 1231, §1, eff. July 9, 1999.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3833 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3833. Reports

RS 3833 - Reports A. No later than March first of each year, each local system which implements and maintains a program pursuant to this Chapter shall make a written report to the governor, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the Senate and House Committees on Education. B. Each report shall contain, at a minimum: (1) A written statement signed by the local superintendent and the president of the local system board confirming that the program contains the elements required by this Chapter. (2) The goals and objectives of the program. (3) Program activities for the immediate preceding calendar year. (4) The results and effectiveness of the program. Acts 1999, No. 1231, §1, eff. July 9, 1999.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3834 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3834. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 317, §1.

RS 3834 - REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 317, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3851 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3851. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.

RS 3851 - REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3871 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3871. Short title

RS 3871 - Short title This Chapter may be referred to and may be cited as "The Children First Act". Acts 1988, No. 659, §1, eff. July 15, 1988. {{NOTE: ACTS 1988, NO. 659, §3, PROVIDES THAT IF R.S. 17:421.3 IS NOT FUNDED, THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, AS ENACTED BY SAID ACT, SHALL BE NULL AND VOID.}}
LA Rev Stat § 17:3872 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3872. Purpose

RS 3872 - Purpose It is the purpose of this Chapter to provide a unified, farsighted, and intense program of school improvement designed to center resources and effort on continually improving the quality in the public school classrooms in this state. The legislature finds that it is in the classroom that teaching and learning occur and, therefore, this Chapter is designed, and it is the intention of the legislature, to put the children first. Acts 1988, No. 659, §1, eff. July 15, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3873 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3873. Definitions

RS 3873 - Definitions Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words or phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) "Board" means the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2) "Department" means the state Department of Education. (3) Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. June 22, 1994. (4) "Local board" means a city or parish school board and, as it relates to educators employed by it, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. (5) Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. June 22, 1994. Acts 1988, No. 659, §1, eff. July 15, 1988; Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. June 22, 1994.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3881 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3881. Purpose

RS 3881 - Purpose A. It is the purpose of this Part to establish periodic evaluations of performance and effectiveness, based in part on growth in student achievement using a value-added assessment model as determined by the board, and continuous professional development as integral aspects of professional careers in education. B. It is the purpose of the professional employee evaluation program to: (1) Provide assurance to the citizens of the state that the quality of instruction and administrative performance in each public school system, building, and classroom is being evaluated and maintained at levels essential for effective schools in an attempt to ensure that every student is taught by an effective teacher and every school is managed by an effective school leader. (2) Provide clear performance expectations and significant regular information on such performance to all teachers and administrators in the public schools while protecting their dignity and right to fair and equitable treatment. (3) Provide a consistent means for teachers and administrators to obtain assistance in the development of essential teaching or administrative skills. (4) Establish professional development as an integral and expected part of a professional career in education, including both the employee's commitment to participating and the employer's commitment to providing the time and resources necessary. Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §2, eff. June 22, 1994; Acts 1997, No. 838, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1998; Acts 2010, No. 54, §1, eff. May 27, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3882 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3882. Definitions.

RS 3882 - Definitions.  For the purposes of this Part, the following definitions shall apply:  (1) "Board" means the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.  (2) "Components of effective teaching" means the elements of teaching performance defined by the board, in formal, recognized collaboration with educators and other stakeholders involved in education, to be critical to providing effective classroom instruction. As used in the evaluation programs, the term includes any elements of the components being rated.  (3) "Department" means the state Department of Education.  (4) "Economic disadvantage" means any one of the following characteristics of a student:  (a) Is eligible for Louisiana's food assistance program for low-income families.  (b) Is eligible for Louisiana's disaster food assistance program.  (c) Is eligible for Louisiana's program for assistance to needy families with children to assist parents in becoming self-sufficient.  (d) Is eligible for Louisiana's healthcare program for families and individuals with limited financial resources.  (e) Is eligible for reduced price meals based on the latest available data.  (f) Is an English Language Learner.  (g) Is identified as homeless or migrant pursuant to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Children and Youth Assistance Act and the Migrant Education Program within the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.  (h) Is incarcerated with the office of juvenile justice or in an adult facility.  (i) Has been placed into the custody of the state.  (5) "Evaluation" means the process by which a local board monitors the continuing performance of its teachers and administrators.  (6) "Local board" means a city, parish, or other local public school board.  (7) "Performance expectations" means the elements of effective leadership approved by the board that shall be included as evaluation criteria for all building-level administrators.  (8) "Teacher" or "Administrator" means any person whose employment requires professional certification issued under the rules of the board.  Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §2, eff. June 22, 1994; Acts 1995, No. 60, §1, eff. June 12, 1995; Acts 1997, No. 838, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1998; Acts 2010, No. 54, §1, eff. May 27, 2010; Acts 2017, No. 136, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3885 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3885. Beginning and continuing teacher assistance

RS 3885 - Beginning and continuing teacher assistance A. During the first three years of employment, beginning teachers shall be provided by the local board with professional development opportunities and assistance designed to enhance teaching competencies in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the board. B. The local board shall provide targeted professional development to teachers to address deficiencies identified in the evaluation process. Acts 2010, No. 54, §1, eff. May 27, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3886 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3886. Teaching credentials; regular certification, permanent certification; effect of evaluation

RS 3886 - Teaching credentials; regular certification, permanent certification; effect of evaluation A. If a teacher's evaluation demonstrates that he has met the standard for effectiveness as determined by the board, using value-added data, for three years during the initial certification or renewal process, a certificate shall be issued or renewed unless the board receives evidence from the local board, through an appeal, that justifies discontinuation. Similarly, if a teacher's evaluation demonstrates that he has not met the standard for effectiveness as determined by the board, using either value-added data or other components of the evaluation, for three years during the initial certification or renewal process, the board shall not issue or renew a certificate unless evidence of effectiveness is received from the local board, through an appeal, that justifies the issuance of a certificate. B. Persons who seek a regular teacher certificate and hold a teacher certificate from out of state and have out-of-state teaching experience of three years or more shall not be credited with their years of teaching experience in the issuance of any teaching credential until receipt of a successful evaluation as provided by board policy. Acts 2010, No. 54, §1, eff. May 27, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3891 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3891. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 54, §4, eff. May 27, 2010.

RS 3891 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 54, §4, eff. May 27, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3892 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3892. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 54, §4, eff. May 27, 2010.

RS 3892 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 54, §4, eff. May 27, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3893 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3893. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 54, §4, eff. May 27, 2010.

RS 3893 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 54, §4, eff. May 27, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3894 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3894. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 54, §4, eff. May 27, 2010.

RS 3894 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 54, §4, eff. May 27, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3895 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3895. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 54, §4, eff. May 27, 2010.

RS 3895 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 54, §4, eff. May 27, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3896 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3896. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 838, §1.

RS 3896 - Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 838, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3901 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3901. Applicability

RS 3901 - Applicability This Subpart and the program provided herein shall apply to all teachers and administrators. Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §2, eff. June 22, 1994; Acts 2010, No. 54, §1, eff. May 27, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3903 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3903. Evaluators; selection and training

RS 3903 - Evaluators; selection and training A. Each local board shall establish and maintain an accountability relationships register in accordance with rules adopted by the board for such purpose. The register shall contain clear definition of who shall be the evaluator or evaluators of whom within the ranks of teachers and administrators. The evaluators of classroom teachers shall be defined as the school principal or assistant principal or his respective supervisory level designees. B. Every employee with responsibility for evaluating a teacher or administrator shall receive training as provided in this Part. Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §2, eff. June 22, 1994; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 38, §1, eff. April 14, 2000; Acts 2010, No. 54, §1, eff. May 27, 1010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3904 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3904. Local boards; power and duties

RS 3904 - Local boards; power and duties A. Each local board shall: (1) Develop and maintain a program of local evaluation in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the board for every teacher and administrator employed by the local board. (2) Create, revise, and disseminate to each professional employee a job description which shall be the statement of performance expectations and the basis of any evaluation criteria conducted pursuant to this Subpart. (3) Cooperate with the board and the department in whatever manner is necessary to implement this Subpart, including providing for the training of evaluators. (4) Assist in developing the mechanisms necessary for rapid transmission of evaluation information and reports to teachers and administrators and for maintenance of the confidentiality of such information, except for information to be made available to the public in accordance with R.S. 17:3884(C). (5) Incorporate the evaluation plan required by this Subpart into its general employee policies. (6) Incorporate the elements of the program in this Subpart into any performance-based contracts with its employees. B. Each local board may expand the scope of the program in this Subpart to apply to all employees of the board. Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §2, eff. June 22, 1994; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 38, §1, eff. April 14, 2000; Acts 2010, No. 54, §1, eff. May 27, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3905 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3905. Reports to the department

RS 3905 - Reports to the department The department may request a local board to submit to the department the local evaluation plan and the accountability relationships registry, including such revisions as are made for the succeeding evaluation period and upon such request, the local board shall provide the requested information in a timely manner. Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 38, §1, eff. April 14, 2000; Acts 2010, No. 54, §1, eff. May 27, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3917 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3917. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 478, §3, eff. June 30, 1997.

RS 3917 - Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 478, §3, eff. June 30, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3918 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3918. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 478, §3, eff. June 30, 1997.

RS 3918 - Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 478, §3, eff. June 30, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3919 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3919. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 478, §3, eff. June 30, 1997.

RS 3919 - Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 478, §3, eff. June 30, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3921 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3921. Purpose

RS 3921 - Purpose In order to prepare students for the twenty-first century, it is the policy of this state that a comprehensive technology and technology-based instruction curriculum and program be available to all students to the maximum extent possible to ensure a quality education. It is further the purpose of this Part to utilize in a comprehensive manner appropriate computer and communications technology in all aspects of instruction. Acts 1991, No. 1036, §1, eff. July 26, 1991.
LA Rev Stat § 17:3921.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§3921.1. Office of instructional technology; functions and duties

RS 3921.1 - Office of instructional technology; functions and duties A. The office of instructional technology is hereby created within the Department of Education. B. The office shall: (1) Identify those school districts without adequate computer and technological facilities and programs and assess the status of computer literacy programs in every city and parish school district in this state to assure that every student can meet the high school graduation requirements for computer literacy. (2) Develop a long-range plan for computer literacy and other technological programs, such that every student is afforded an opportunity to maximize his familiarity and facility with computers. (3) Maintain and expand, as needed, the technological capabilities and expertise of school teachers, school districts, and regional service centers to provide comprehensive delivery of the following: (a) Curricula and inservice training. (b) Technical assistance. (c) Instructional software. (d) Any other text, graphics, audio or video or computerized communications equipment and services. (4) Encourage and develop innovative programs in technology and technology-based systems for instructional purposes in the classroom. (5) Foster computer literacy among public school students so that by the year 2000, all high school graduates are computer capable. (6) Evaluate, coordinate, and expand innovative instructional technological programs such as STAR schools. (7) Research and develop any information, rules, or regulations needed to facilitate the implementation of this Part. (8) Complete such other tasks as necessary to implement effectively the provisions of this Part. Acts 1991, No. 1036, §1, eff. July 26, 1991.