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LA Rev Stat § 17:386 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§386. Remuneration for administering donations

RS 386 - Remuneration for administering donations  The boards of education to which any donation has been made in conformity with the provisions of this Part are not entitled to any remuneration for their services in the administration of the same, unless expressly granted in the act of donation.
LA Rev Stat § 17:391.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§391.1. Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. June 22, 1994.

RS 391.1 - Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. June 22, 1994.
LA Rev Stat § 17:391.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§391.2. Definitions

RS 391.2 - Definitions  As used in this Part, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section, except when the context clearly indicates a different meaning:  (1) "Communication skills" means the arts of reading, writing, and speaking the English language.  (2) "Basic computational skills" means skill in basic arithmetic and mathematics.  (3) "School board" means a parish or city school board.  (4) "Public education" means the elementary and secondary level educational programs funded by the state and local government in the public schools and other institutions providing educational programs.  (5) "Public schools" means the public elementary and secondary schools governed by the parish and city school boards.  (6) "School district" means the area of each parish or municipality under the jurisdiction of a school board.  (7) "School personnel" means the teachers, librarians, counselors, administrators, and other professional personnel of the public schools of the state including members of the professional staff of the state Department of Education.  (8) "Educational accountability" means the respective responsibilities and duties, under the provisions of this Part, of local school boards, administrators, principals, teachers, and other personnel; the state Department of Education and its personnel; parents, students, and any other governing authority.  Acts 1977, No. 621, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:391.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§391.5. Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. June 22, 1994.

RS 391.5 - Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. June 22, 1994.
LA Rev Stat § 17:391.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§391.6. Content course evaluation

RS 391.6 - Content course evaluation  A. From time to time, as the superintendent of education may determine, the state Department of Education shall conduct studies of the effectiveness of various courses, in addition to the basic communication and computation skills courses, offered by the public schools of this state. Such studies shall include details of the specific objectives of the courses and the level of achievement attained by students enrolled in such courses and, for this purpose, the department may use the results of any test administered under the provisions of this Part.  B. Upon the completion of such a study by the state Department of Education pursuant to this Section, the department shall report its findings, and recommendations, if any, to the legislature not later than January 1 of the year succeeding completion of the study.  C. The department shall maintain the anonymity of all students involved and local school board personnel. The department may make analyses involving other factors, including but not limited to general categories of pedagogies in use, type of district organization, geographic area, socioeconomic data, size of school district, or other analytical items which may prove useful.  D. The governing board of any school district shall cooperate fully with the superintendent of education in making its schools available for such studies; provided, that the state Department of Education shall provide all necessary materials. Such evaluation materials may include texts, books, references, tests, library print and nonprint materials, equipment, and other materials necessary for the orderly conduct of a study.  Acts 1977, No. 621, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:391.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§391.7. Testing

RS 391.7 - Testing  A. Each school board shall report to the superintendent of education, pursuant to rules and regulations established by and pursuant to this Part, the results of all achievement and scholastic aptitude tests administered pursuant to this Part or any other standardized tests administered pursuant to this Part.  B. The districtwide results of such tests, but not the score or relative position of individual pupils, shall be reported by the school board at least once a year at a regularly scheduled meeting.  C. At the request of the superintendent of education, and in accordance with rules and regulations which the superintendent of education may adopt, each parish superintendent of schools shall cooperate with and give assistance to individual local schools under his jurisdiction in carrying out the testing programs of such districts and other duties imposed on school boards and school districts by this Part.  D. No city or parish superintendent of schools, nor any principal or teacher of any elementary or secondary school under his charge shall carry on any program of specific preparation of the pupils within the district for the testing program using the particular test used therein. The tests shall reflect the objectives and goals adopted for each subject and/or grade level as established pursuant to R.S. 17:391.4.  E. Repealed by Acts 1979, No. 750, §4, eff. July 20, 1979.  F. Prior to administration, descriptions of tests and other evaluation instruments, either prescribed by or developed pursuant to this Part, shall be submitted to all school personnel and the parents of all pupils subject to such tests.  G. No provision of this Part shall be construed to mean, require, or direct any city or parish school system to develop any tests or test programs under this Part or the guidelines established pursuant to this Part. The Department of Education shall develop and provide for the administration of all tests and test programs pursuant to this Part, and the guidelines established pursuant thereto; provided, however, that the superintendent of education may require city and parish school systems to administer tests and test programs under this Part and said guidelines if funds are made available specifically for this purpose. No provision of this Part shall be construed in any manner so as to prohibit any city or parish school system from developing and administering any tests or test programs for local use.  Acts 1977, No. 621, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 346, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:391.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§391.8. Reports

RS 391.8 - Reports  The superintendent of education shall make such reports to the legislature in addition to those specifically required in this Part as he shall deem appropriate and shall be required to make such recommendations to the legislature as he deems appropriate concerning appropriate or necessary legislation with respect to the results of the accountability and assessment programs established by and pursuant to this Part.  Acts 1977, No. 621, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:391.9 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§391.9. Public school accreditation

RS 391.9 - Public school accreditation  Not later than the 1979-1980 school year, the superintendent of education shall develop and institute accreditation standards for public schools based upon the attainment of educational objectives and goals established by this Part; provided, however, that such accreditation standards shall take into account the educational advantages and disadvantages imposed upon pupils by the home and out-of-school environment. The superintendent of education shall implement a system of public school accreditation in such school year based on such standards. Attainment of educational objectives and goals established by this part shall be one factor to be considered in the accreditation of public schools along with other factors now being considered.  Acts 1977, No. 621, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:391.10 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§391.10. Monitoring of programs by Department of Education

RS 391.10 - Monitoring of programs by Department of Education  A. The state Department of Education shall periodically monitor all programs of educational accountability established pursuant to the provisions of this Part. The methodology to be used in monitoring such programs shall be established by the state Department of Education with the approval of its governing authority and shall be sufficient to determine whether such programs have been implemented, to what extent they have been implemented, and whether such programs comply with the provisions of this Part. Copies of the accountability evaluation procedure, evaluation forms, and program as established by the local school board and approved by the state Department of Education shall be distributed through the local school systems to all employees affected by the educational accountability program.   B. If, in conducting such monitoring, the state Department of Education determines that a school system has failed to implement its programs of educational accountability properly or that a school system has failed to comply with the provisions of this Part, the state Department of Education shall notify such system of such failure, and the school system shall correct such failure within sixty calendar days after receiving such notification. The state Department of Education shall also notify the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education of such failure by the school system. If the failures are not corrected within the prescribed sixty calendar days, the state Department of Education shall notify the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education of such continued failure and shall recommend to the board whatever sanctions against such school system the department deems appropriate. The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall act upon such recommendation within sixty calendar days after its receipt.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 605, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:391.11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§391.11. School readiness assessment; kindergarten instrument selection; administration; reporting

RS 391.11 - School readiness assessment; kindergarten instrument selection; administration; reporting A. The governing authority of each public school offering kindergarten classes shall require that every child entering kindergarten for the first time be given a valid and reliable readiness assessment. The results of this assessment shall be used for measuring student readiness for kindergarten and for planning instruction.   B. The state Department of Education shall review, in consultation with the Child Care Association of Louisiana, the Louisiana Head Start Association, and BrightStart, Louisiana's Early Childhood Advisory Council, the available valid and reliable individually administered readiness tests and shall recommend to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education tests acceptable for use as provided in this Section. C. Each child entering kindergarten for the first time shall be assessed at the beginning of the school year. The parent or guardian of each child shall be advised of the nature of the child's level of readiness. D. Each public school governing authority shall report to the state Department of Education assessment results by school on an annual basis by December first of each year as required by the state Department of Education. E. The state shall pay the cost of state required assessment materials and reporting required by law or regulation pursuant to this Section. Acts 1985, No. 257, §1, eff. July 6, 1985; Acts 1986, No. 146, §1, eff. July 2, 1986; Acts 1986, No 407, §1; Acts 1989, No. 241, §1, eff. June 26, 1989; Acts 1989, No. 478, §1; Acts 2011, No. 249, §1. NOTE: SEE ACTS 1986, NO. 146, §4. NOTE: See Acts 2011, No. 249, §2, relative to implementation of Section as funds are available and full implementation by the 2015-2016 school year.
LA Rev Stat § 17:391.12 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§391.12. Repealed by Acts 1986, No. 146, §3, eff. July 2, 1986.

RS 391.12 - Repealed by Acts 1986, No. 146, §3, eff. July 2, 1986.
LA Rev Stat § 17:391.13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§391.13. Talent Search Program

RS 391.13 - Talent Search Program  The state Department of Education, with the approval of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, shall develop a Talent Search Program at the junior high school level to identify students with above-average abilities and to encourage their entry into programs which further develop those abilities. The program shall be based upon standards developed by the board which shall incorporate provisions of current student testing programs.  Acts 1985, No. 257, §1, eff. July 6, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 17:392 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§392. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 659, §2, eff. July 15, 1988.

RS 392 - Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 659, §2, eff. July 15, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 17:392.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§392.2. Dyslexia practitioner; dyslexia therapist; ancillary certificates

RS 392.2 - Dyslexia practitioner; dyslexia therapist; ancillary certificates  A. The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop the criteria whereby a teacher may be issued a dyslexia practitioner ancillary certificate or a dyslexia therapist ancillary certificate.  B. In addition to any other criteria established by the board, in order to be issued an ancillary certificate pursuant to this Section, a teacher shall:  (1) Hold a valid Louisiana teaching certificate.  (2) Demonstrate completion of a multisensory structured language training program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting organization, which shall include:  (a) For the dyslexia practitioner ancillary certificate, forty-five hours of coursework and sixty hours of clinical work that is observed and monitored by a qualified professional.  (b) For the dyslexia therapist ancillary certificate, two hundred hours of coursework and seven hundred hours of clinical work that is observed and monitored by a qualified professional.  (3) Pass a multisensory structured language education-related competency examination that is administered by a nationally recognized professional organization that issues national certifications.  C. The board shall promulgate rules to implement the provisions of this Section in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act not later than July 1, 2019.  Acts 2018, No. 411, §1, eff. May 23, 2018.
LA Rev Stat § 17:392.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§392.3. Implementation

RS 392.3 - Implementation It is the intention of the legislature that the costs relative to the implementation of the provisions of this Part shall be covered by funds appropriated by the state. Such funds shall include those appropriated pursuant to the minimum foundation program. Acts 1992, No. 1120, §1, eff. July 14, 1992; Acts 1999, No. 581, §1, eff. July 1, 1999.
LA Rev Stat § 17:393 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§393. Opportunity classes; first grade high-risk students; pilot program

RS 393 - Opportunity classes; first grade high-risk students; pilot program  A. As used in this Part, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Subsection, except when the context clearly indicates a different meaning:  (1) "High risk student" means a student who has been evaluated after a year of kindergarten and has been determined by the local system to lack the academic and social skills necessary for first grade.  (2) "Opportunity class" means a separate self-contained full-time classroom staffed by a certified teacher who is trained to provide instruction appropriate to meet the needs of high risk students. When possible, any such teacher shall possess a master's degree and five years of teaching experience. B. Beginning with the 1988-1989 school year, the Department of Education with the approval of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish guidelines for a pilot program designed for high-risk first grade students which shall be designated "opportunity classes". The guidelines shall include but not be limited to the following:  (1) Emphasis on individual developmental skills.  (2) Emphasis on individual academic progress.  (3) An evaluation plan which monitors the educational progress, growth, and achievement of the students and the effectiveness of the local program. C. Prior to the 1989-1990 school year, the state superintendent of education, with the approval of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, shall select ten pilot classes across the state from written proposals for such classes submitted by local systems. Such proposals shall be based on the guidelines specified in Subsection B and shall also include the following information.  (1) A statement of educational objectives.  (2) A review of the appropriate literature.  (3) A description of course content to be taught.  D. The ten pilot classes shall be implemented and conducted during the 1989-1990 school year.  E. Funds for development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the pilot program shall be appropriated specifically for the purposes enumerated in this Part.  F. The state superintendent of education shall review all information relative to pilot classes and report to the Joint Committee on Education concerning student progress and program effectiveness prior to the 1990 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.  G. The provisions of Subsections A through E of this Section shall not be effective after the completion of the 1989-1990 school year unless this Part is reenacted subsequent to the 1989 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.  Acts 1986, No. 699, §1, eff. July 8, 1986; Acts 1988, No. 835, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:394 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§394. Short title

RS 394 - Short title  This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Remedial Education Act."  Added by Acts 1980, No. 433, §1, eff. July 21, 1980; Acts 1986, No. 698, §1, eff. June 1, 1987.
LA Rev Stat § 17:395 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§395. Statement of purpose

RS 395 - Statement of purpose  A. The purpose of this Part is to provide supplemental funds for the delivery of supplemental remedial instruction adapted for those eligible students in the elementary and secondary schools of this state as set forth in the city and parish school board pupil progression plans approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. A program of remedial education shall be put into place by local parish and city parish school systems following regulations adopted by the Department of Education and approved by the state board pursuant to R.S. 17:24.4. All eligible students shall be provided with appropriate remedial instruction.  B. Student mastery of grade appropriate skills remediated in English language arts and mathematics shall be evaluated in terms of mastery criteria established through the city and parish pupil progression plans as approved by the department and state board. Beyond the goal of achievement in grade appropriate skills, additional goals of this Part are to give students a sense of success, prevent their alienation from school, and prevent their early departure from school.  C. Instruction in the state-funded remedial program shall be based on student deficits as identified through the state testing program in English language arts and mathematics. Included in the instruction shall be the mastery of the prerequisite skills in the areas of deficiency.  D. The parish and city school boards shall develop, as part of their pupil progression plans, mastery criteria based on the state board-approved Louisiana state standards. These mastery criteria shall be used in determining the extent of student achievement in those grade appropriate skills of English language arts and mathematics in which he was found deficient. The parish and city school boards shall describe the methods used to measure student achievement of these criteria.  E. Each student achieving mastery criteria shall continue receiving instruction for maintenance of grade appropriate skills. The amount of instruction shall be based upon student need.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 433, §1, eff. July 21, 1980. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 138, §1, eff. July 12, 1982; Acts 1986, No. 698, §1, eff. June 1, 1987.
LA Rev Stat § 17:396 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§396. Definitions

RS 396 - Definitions  As used in this Part, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section, except when the context clearly indicates a different meaning:  (1) "Department" means the Department of Education.  (2) "Pupil progression plan" means the comprehensive plan developed and adopted by each city and parish school board which shall be based on student performance in the state testing program with goals and objectives which are compatible with the Louisiana competency-based education program contained within R.S. 17:24.4, and which supplements the standards approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Particular emphasis shall be placed upon the student's mastery of grade appropriate skills in English language arts and mathematics before recommendations are made for the student's promotion or placement, provided that other factors shall be considered.  (3) "Remedial program" means a program to assist students to overcome educational deficits identified as a result of the state's testing program. (4) "State board" means the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 433, §1, eff. July 21, 1980. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 138, §1, eff. July 12, 1982; Acts 1986, No. 698, §1, eff. June 1, 1987.
LA Rev Stat § 17:397 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§397. Student eligibility

RS 397 - Student eligibility  A student eligible for remedial education shall be defined as a student in the elementary and secondary schools of this state who does not meet the performance standards as established by the department and approved by the state board. Each city and parish school board shall maintain a systematic process for identifying children who are eligible for remedial education.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 433, §1, eff. July 21, 1980; Acts 1986, No. 698, §1, eff. June 1, 1987.