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2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3661. Funding of program

RS 17:3661 - Funding of program
The Louisiana Educational Employees Professional Improvement Program established herein shall be funded with monies specifically appropriated therefore by the Louisiana Legislature, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter; however, no funds shall be appropriated for this purpose until after funds have been appropriated to fully fund the teachers' minimum salary schedule provided for in R.S. 17:421.3 and any cost-of-living increases granted by the legislature.
Added by Acts 1980, No. 207, §1. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 337, §1, eff. July 15, 1981.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3667. Reporting deadlines

RS 17:3667 - Reporting deadlines
A. Except as provided in Subsection B of this Section with respect to the items indicated the following reporting deadlines shall apply:
(1) The annual written report of completed activities as required by R.S. 17:3624(A) shall be submitted by each participant to the local committee no later than July 15.
(2) The notification by a local committee to any participant that his report of completed activities has been disapproved shall be submitted to that participant no later than July 30.
(3) All reports required by this Chapter or by regulation of the state committee pursuant to authority granted in this Chapter of a local committee to the state committee shall be submitted no later than August 1.
(4) Any appeal to the local committee, pursuant to R.S. 17:3631, shall be decided by the local committee no later than August 10.
(5) Each appeal to the state committee, pursuant to R.S. 17:3632, shall be decided by the state committee no later than September 30.
B. Whenever any date of a deadline established in Subsection A of this Section occurs on a weekend or holiday, the next following business day shall be the required deadline.
Acts 1984, No. 745, §1, eff. July 13, 1984.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3701. Legislative intent

RS 17:3701 - Legislative intent
The legislature finds that intercollegiate athletics provide intercollegiate athletes with significant educational opportunities. However, participation in intercollegiate athletics should not infringe upon an intercollegiate athlete's ability to earn compensation for the athlete's name, image, or likeness. An intercollegiate athlete must have an equal opportunity to control and profit from the commercial use of the athlete's name, image, or likeness, and be protected from unauthorized appropriation and commercial exploitation of the athlete's right to publicity, including the athlete's name, image, or likeness.
Acts 2021, No. 479, §1, eff, July 1, 2021.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3702. Definitions

RS 17:3702 - Definitions
As used in this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Athletic booster" means a person or entity that has participated in or has been a member of an organization promoting a postsecondary education institution's athletic program.
(2) "Athletic program" means an intercollegiate athletic program at a postsecondary education institution.
(3) "Intercollegiate athlete" means a student enrolled in a postsecondary education institution who participates in an athletic program.
(4) "Postsecondary education institution" means a Louisiana public postsecondary education institution or nonpublic postsecondary institution that receives or disburses any form of state student financial assistance, including scholarships and grants.
Acts 2021, No. 479, §1, eff. July 1, 2021; Acts 2022, No. 374, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3704. Public postsecondary education institutions; prohibited partnerships; exception

RS 17:3704 - Public postsecondary education institutions; prohibited partnerships; exception
A. No public postsecondary education institution shall enter into any partnerships that promote, market, or advertise sports wagering activity with any entity licensed by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, the Louisiana State Racing Commission, or the office of charitable gaming, other than alumni networks with content solely focused on responsible gaming initiatives or problem gambling awareness.
B. The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to cause impairment of any existing obligation, contract, or partnership in effect prior to June 6, 2023.
Acts 2023, No. 105, §1, eff. June 6, 2023.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3721. Athletic Trainer Professional Development Program

RS 17:3721 - Athletic Trainer Professional Development Program
The Athletic Trainer Professional Development Program is hereby created in the state Department of Education. The program is established to meet the projected shortage of certified athletic trainers employed at high schools in rural areas of the state by increasing the number of certified athletic trainers through a loan repayment program.
Acts 2022, No. 495, §1, see Act.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3722. Definitions

RS 17:3722 - Definitions
For the purpose of this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Athletic trainer" means an individual possessing a master's degree in athletic training from an institution accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education and licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
(2) "Department" means the state Department of Education.
(3) "Rural area" means a parish with a population of fewer than one hundred ten thousand persons according to the latest federal decennial census.
(4) "Superintendent" means the state superintendent of education.
Acts 2022, No. 495, §1, see Act.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3723. Retention and recruitment

RS 17:3723 - Retention and recruitment
A. The department shall develop and administer a plan for recruitment and retention of athletic trainers at high schools in rural areas. The plan shall provide for identification of shortage areas, prioritization of long-term and short-term goals, strategies for recruiting athletic trainers to rural areas, and public input.
B. The department shall implement the retention and recruitment plan, directly or through contract. Implementation may include advertising and promotion, professional recruitment services, travel, and all other necessary tasks. Total implementation costs shall not exceed seventy-five thousand dollars.
Acts 2022, No. 495, §1, see Act.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3724. Loan repayment program

RS 17:3724 - Loan repayment program
A. The department shall administer a loan repayment program.
B. To be eligible for the loan repayment program, an applicant shall be an athletic trainer, be willing to work for a high school in a rural area, and meet any other requirements which may be established by the department.
C. Educational loans obtained by an eligible applicant for attending an accredited athletic trainer program shall be repaid retroactively after each term of service employed at a high school in a rural area for up to five years depending upon the applicant's length of service. Loans shall be repaid pursuant to the provisions of this Section at the following rates:
(1) Six thousand dollars per year of service if the applicant obtained his degree from a school or program in Louisiana.
(2) Four thousand dollars per year of service if the applicant obtained his degree from a school or program outside of Louisiana.
D. Within three months of the effective date of this Section, the department shall establish an implementation schedule for loan repayments.
Acts 2022, No. 495, §1, see Act.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3726. Athletic Trainer Professional Development Fund

RS 17:3726 - Athletic Trainer Professional Development Fund
There is hereby created as a special fund in the state treasury the "Athletic Trainer Professional Development Fund", referred to in this Section as the "fund". The treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer and deposit one and one-half million dollars of state general fund monies into the fund after compliance with the requirements of Article VII, Section 9(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana relative to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund. Monies in the fund shall be used for the programs established in this Chapter. Monies in the fund shall be invested by the treasurer in the same manner as monies in the state general fund and all interest earned shall be deposited in and credited to the fund. All unexpended or unencumbered monies in the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund.
Acts 2022, No. 495, §1, see Act.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3751. §§3751 to 3755 Repealed by Acts 1987, No. 198, §1., eff. June 19, 1987; Acts 1987, No. 934, §1, eff. July 20, 1987.

RS 17:3751 - §§3751 to 3755 Repealed by Acts 1987, No. 198, §1., eff. June 19, 1987; Acts 1987, No. 934, §1, eff. July 20, 1987.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3761. Leadership Development Center; creation; functions and duties

RS 17:3761 - Leadership Development Center; creation; functions and duties
A. The Leadership Development Center, hereinafter referred to as the "center", is hereby created within the Department of Education.
B. The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall have sole authority and responsibility for establishing policies governing the specific functions and duties of the center, as well as for the development and application of appropriate guidelines and procedures necessary for the oversight and review of the activities of the center. The Department of Education shall be responsible for the administration and operation of the center within the guidelines and procedures provided by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
C. The center shall offer programs designed to meet the professional development needs of existing and prospective school administrators, as expressed in the comprehensive school leadership development plan pursuant to R.S. 17:3765(C). Such programs may be offered either regionally or in a centralized location as may be appropriate to the nature, numbers and physical distribution of the prospective recipients of the training.
Acts 1987, No. 198, §1, eff. June 19, 1987; Acts 1987, No. 934, §1, eff. July 20, 1987; Acts 1989, No. 190, §1, eff. June 26, 1989; Acts 1999, No. 406, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3771. Purpose

RS 17:3771 - Purpose
It is the purpose of this Chapter to provide a professional growth program to assist classroom teachers in realizing their potential by establishing a teacher mentor program of formative professional assistance to identify and isolate the characteristics of a teacher's performance so that strengths can be built upon and weaknesses remedied.
Acts 1986, No. 713, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3772. Definitions

RS 17:3772 - Definitions
As used in this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Board" means the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
(2) "Department" means the state Department of Education.
(3) "Mentor" means any teacher qualified and selected pursuant to R.S. 17:3774 and who associates with and assists another teacher for the purpose of aiding his professional growth.
(4) "New teacher" means any full time employee of a city or parish school board who is engaged to and does directly provide instruction to students, who holds a valid regular Louisiana teaching certificate, and who is engaged in his first year of teaching.
(5) "Program" means the Professional Growth Program created in this Chapter.
(6) "System" means any or the appropriate city or parish school board.
Acts 1986, No. 713, §1; Acts 2022, No. 374, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3774. Mentors; qualifications; selection

RS 17:3774 - Mentors; qualifications; selection
A. To be a mentor, a teacher shall have all of the following qualifications:
(1) Be willing and able to serve as a mentor to any new teacher to whom he is assigned.
(2) Hold a regular Louisiana teaching certificate.
(3) Have taught for a minimum of ten years in the public schools in this state.
(4) Have taught a minimum of three years in the system in which he becomes a mentor.
(5) Hold a master's degree.
(6) Have successfully completed at least a three credit hour college course in supervision of instruction or supervision of student teaching.
(7) Be certified to teach in the same areas as the new teacher to be assisted.
B. To be named a mentor, the faculty's recommendation shall be made to the superintendent who shall recommend to the local school board that such person be named a mentor. The status of mentor requires the approval of the system.
Acts 1986, No. 713, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3775. Program evaluation

RS 17:3775 - Program evaluation
A. The program shall be thoroughly evaluated in each parish immediately following its conclusion by a team which shall be comprised as follows:
(1) One system member, selected by the system.
(2) The superintendent.
(3) One teacher, other than a participant, selected by the largest teacher organization in the local school system.
(4) The teacher mentor.
(5) The new teacher.
(6) The principal of the school in which the program was piloted.
B. The team shall acquire and document as much information as possible from the participating new teacher, mentor, and principal about their reactions to the program, its value, means to improve it, and recommendations with regard to its continuation. Information shall also be solicited from other members of the faculty and staff in the participating school, particularly the experiences of other new teachers.
C. The team shall formulate a report on the experience of the Professional Growth Program in their parish in which the team shall make recommendations concerning the continuation, expansion, or termination of the program. The report shall be forwarded to the department which shall present the reports of all participating parishes to the board along with any recommendations the department wishes to make.
D. The board shall, not later than the beginning of the 1992 Regular Session of the Legislature, make a recommendation to the legislature about whether the program should be continued, expanded, or terminated.
Acts 1986, No. 713, §1; Acts 1988, No. 722, §1; Acts 1990, No. 985, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3776. Effectiveness

RS 17:3776 - Effectiveness
The program created in this Chapter shall be conducted as a pilot program for no more than two consecutive semesters of school which shall begin no later than the spring semester in 1991. However, if after the completion of two such semesters, the board should consider it appropriate and useful, the program created herein may be conducted for no more than two additional semesters. Thereafter, the authority for the conducting of the program shall cease and such program may not be continued or expanded without further legislative action.
Acts 1990, No. 985, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3801.1. Kevin P. Reilly, Sr. Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund; history

RS 17:3801.1 - Kevin P. Reilly, Sr. Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund; history
A. The late Kevin P. Reilly, Sr. served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1972 to 1988. During that time, Representative Reilly was chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations for fourteen years of his sixteen-year tenure in the House of Representatives.
B. In 1985, as a member of the House of Representatives, Kevin P. Reilly, Sr. promoted and provided key leadership in the formation of the Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund, also known as the "8(g) Fund" or the "8(g) Trust Fund". This trust fund earmarks certain oil and natural gas royalties for elementary, secondary, and higher education funding purposes. The initial trust fund balance was five hundred forty-one million dollars.
C. In 2013, the Kevin P. Reilly, Sr. Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund, has a current balance of one billion one hundred fifty million dollars, of which forty-two million four hundred thousand dollars is forecast to be available for allocation to elementary, secondary, and higher education funding purposes in Fiscal Year 2012-2013. Since inception, the trust fund has provided in excess of one billion four hundred thirty million dollars to a variety of education enhancements and opportunities for Louisiana students at every level of education, which is an increase of one hundred twelve percent over the life of the fund.
Acts 2013, No. 56, §1, eff. May 29, 2013.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3804. Legislative oversight

RS 17:3804 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3821. Purpose

RS 17:3821 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3822. Definitions

RS 17:3822 - Definitions
As used in this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates 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; Acts 2022, No. 374, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3826. Requirements; proposals; pilot program plans; final reports

RS 17:3826 - Requirements; proposals; pilot program plans; final reports
A. To be considered for selection pursuant to R.S. 17:3825(C) each proposal submitted shall contain, at a minimum, all of the following:
(1) A written statement signed by the local superintendent and the president of the local system board confirming that the pilot project to be developed contains the program elements required in this Subsection and complies fully with any guidelines required by the board.
(2) Identification of the pilot program's prototype which shall be one of the following:
(a) A pure compensation plan which provides a variance in the annual salary of a teacher as a function of performance and provides that those teachers who perform best are given more compensation.
(b) A career ladder program which advances teachers up career rungs with accompanying salary increases based purely on longevity and evaluation.
(c) A career ladder program which advances teachers up career ladder rungs with accompanying salary increases based not only on longevity and evaluation but also on the contribution of extended responsibility services, or time.
(d) A combination of the prototypes in Subparagraph (a), (b), or (c) of this Paragraph.
(3) A descriptive overview of the basic process to be employed in devising the pilot program plan, listing all activities and procedures to be implemented to develop the pilot program plan.
(4) A detailed description of plans to insure substantial teacher involvement in the development of the pilot program plan.
(5) A detailed description of plans to involve nonteachers in the development of the pilot program plan.
(6) A proposed budget for developing the pilot program plan and for its implementation.
(7) Information required by the board in the guidelines submitted with the invitation to submit proposals which shall include geographic and demographic information about the local system.
B. Pilot program plans to be submitted pursuant to R.S. 17:3825(D) shall contain at a minimum all of the following:
(1) A detailed explanation of implementation procedures.
(2) A detailed explanation of the schedule for implementation.
(3) A detailed explanation of all steps taken in developing the pilot program plan.
(4) A detailed explanation of the goals and objectives of the pilot program.
(5) A detailed explanation of monies from the grant expended in development of the pilot program plan and a detailed proposal for the expenditure of the balance of the grant.
C. Final reports submitted pursuant to R.S. 17:3825(D) shall thoroughly document the pilot program and its results and contain the recommendation of the local system with regard to the program it piloted and the probable effectiveness of the program should it be implemented on a statewide basis. The final report shall contain an accounting of all grant monies expended. Each local system shall return to the department any of the money granted pursuant to this Chapter, the expenditure of which is unaccounted.
Acts 1985, No. 601, §1, eff. July 13, 1985.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3827. State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education; duties; powers

RS 17:3827 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3831. Definitions

RS 17:3831 - Definitions
As used in this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates 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; Acts 2022, No. 374, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3832. Teacher incentive programs; establishment

RS 17:3832 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3833. Reports

RS 17:3833 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3871. Short title

RS 17:3871 - 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.}}
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3872. Purpose

RS 17:3872 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3873. Definitions

RS 17:3873 - Definitions
As used in this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(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; Acts 2022, No. 374, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3881. Purpose

RS 17:3881 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3882. Definitions.

RS 17:3882 - Definitions.
As used in this Part, the following terms have the following meanings:
(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; Acts 2022, No. 374, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3885. Beginning and continuing teacher assistance

RS 17:3885 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3886. Teaching credentials; regular certification; permanent certification; effect of evaluation

RS 17:3886 - 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.(1)(a) A teacher who seeks a regular teacher certificate and holds a teacher certificate from out of state or for teaching at a nonpublic school in Louisiana may be credited with his years of teaching experience in the issuance of any teaching credential only if the teacher has at least three years of either out-of-state teaching experience or in-state nonpublic school teaching experience and receives a successful evaluation as provided by board policy.
(b) A teacher providing instruction in a public school but not employed by the public school governing authority may be credited with his years of teaching experience in the issuing of a teaching credential only if the teacher is performing services for the school pursuant to a corporate contract with a company approved by the board to provide such services and the teacher receives a successful evaluation as provided by board policy.
(2) The board shall prescribe the process for the evaluations required by this Subsection in rules adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
Acts 2010, No. 54, §1, eff. May 27, 2010; Acts 2023, No. 63, §1, eff. June 6, 2023.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3901. Applicability

RS 17:3901 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3903. Evaluators; selection and training

RS 17:3903 - 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, 2010.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3904. Local boards; power and duties

RS 17:3904 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3905. Reports to the department

RS 17:3905 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3921. Purpose

RS 17:3921 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3921.1. Office of instructional technology; functions and duties

RS 17:3921.1 - 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.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3921.3. Digital devices in public schools; health and safety guidelines

RS 17:3921.3 - Digital devices in public schools; health and safety guidelines
A. The state Department of Education, in collaboration with the Louisiana Department of Health and medical practitioners in relevant specialties such as ophthalmology, optometry, childhood obesity, heart disease, sleep occupational therapy, kinesiology, and ergonomics as well as parents, teachers, and school administrators, shall develop health and safety guidelines relative to best practices for the effective integration of digital devices in public schools. The state Department of Education shall distribute the guidelines to public school governing authorities for implementation.
B. The guidelines shall be based on peer-reviewed, independently funded studies and shall address, at a minimum, digital device use for different age ranges and developmental levels, the amount of time spent on school-issued digital devices in the classroom and at home, appropriate break frequency from the use of digital devices, the physical positioning of digital devices in the classroom, the use of digital devices for homework, and the training of teachers relative to these issues.
C. The department shall review the guidelines at least once annually and revise them based on updated medical information, as needed. The department shall distribute revised guidelines to each public school governing authority.
Acts 2018, No. 381, §1; Acts 2018, No. §3, eff. December 31, 2019; Acts 2022, No. 222, §1, eff. May 31, 2022.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 17 - Education › §17:3931. Office of life-long learning; creation; purpose; staffing

RS 17:3931 - Office of life-long learning; creation; purpose; staffing
A. The office of life-long learning, hereinafter referred to as the "office", is created within the office of the governor.
B. The office shall have the following purposes and goals:
(1) To facilitate the development and coordination of literacy efforts in the state, both public and private.
(2) To increase the number of persons served, thereby enabling them to better their employment and enhance their self-esteem and participation in and enjoyment of the activities of our society.
(3) To advise the governor and other policymakers on all matters relating to literacy.
(4) To make recommendations for the budgeting, allocation, and appropriation of all monies available for adult literacy services, state, federal, public, and private.
(5) To provide an evaluation system and a reporting mechanism for all services provided.
(6) To recommend change and suggest new approaches to adult literacy.
(7) To serve as a public advocate, representing literacy providers, students, public sector and private literacy endeavors.
(8) To establish literacy criteria.
(9) To help every citizen of this state to gain the ability to use printed and written information, to function in society, to achieve one's goals, and to enhance one's knowledge and potential.
(10) To encourage all persons who are sixteen years of age or older and not enrolled in school to enroll in an adult literacy program.
C.(1) The office shall define literacy at multiple levels in order to provide a common frame of reference and a system of targeting groups most in need of literacy services.
(2) The levels of literacy shall, at a minimum include the following:
(a) Level One shall include the most minimal skills of reading, writing, and simple arithmetic.
(b) Level Two shall indicate a level of reading, writing, and computation at a level compatible with functioning in society.
(c) Level Three shall include the ability to read, write, and compute at levels equal to more sophisticated occupational demands and personal desires.
D. The office shall be administered by a director, who shall be appointed by the governor to serve at his pleasure. The director shall employ necessary staff to carry out the duties and functions of the office.
Acts 1989, No. 88, §1, eff. June 16, 1989; Acts 1992, No. 278, §1.