reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 5 - Health Education Content Standards, Benchmarks and Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs) › Section LIX-519 - Grade 8 Grade-Level Expectations

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Standard 1. Students will comprehend
				concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
1. Benchmark 1-M-1-describe
				interrelationships among physical, intellectual, emotional and social health.
a. 1-M-1.1-explain how healthy and unhealthy
				behaviors impact various body systems.
b. 1-M-1.2-discuss research related to the
				impact the dimensions of health have upon each other. (class
				project).
c. 1-M-1.3-explore the
				relationship of nutrients to physical, intellectual, emotional, and social
				health.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 5 - Health Education Content Standards, Benchmarks and Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs) › Section LIX-521 - Grades 9-12 Grade-Level Expectations

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A. Standard 1. Students will comprehend
				concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
1. Benchmark 1-H-1-predict and analyze how
				healthy behaviors can affect health status, disease prevention, and potential
				severity of injury.
a. 1-H-1.1-explain the
				impact of personal health behavior on the function of body systems.
b. 1-H-1.2-design a plan for maintaining good
				personal hygiene, oral hygiene and getting adequate sleep and rest.
c. 1-H-1.3-research the possible consequences
				of risky hygiene and health behavior and fads (e.g., tattooing, piercing of
				body or mouth, sun exposure, and sound volume).
d. 1-H-1.4-justify why sexual abstinence is
				the safest, most effective risk avoidance method of protection from HIV,
				STD/STIs, and pregnancy.
e.
				1-H-1.5-summarize the importance of setting personal limits to avoid risky
				sexual behavior.
f.
				1-H-1.6-describe the importance of maintaining healthy dating relationships to
				one's long-term physical and emotional health.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 7 - Grades K-4-Elementary Cluster Level › Section LIX-701 - Standard 1

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A. Students will
				comprehend concepts and strategies related to health promotion and disease
				prevention.
B. Benchmarks K-4. By
				the end of the K-4 level, students should know and be able to:
1-E-1
recognize basic body parts and describe the
							 structure and function of the human body system;
(1,2,4)
1-E-2
demonstrate personal health habits that promote
							 optimal health (i.e., good nutrition, brushing teeth, washing hands, exercise,
							 etc.);
(1,2,3)
1-E-3
compare and contrast personal health behaviors and
							 individual well being;
(1,2,4)
1-E-4
identify common childhood health problems/illnesses
							 and the corresponding prevention and treatment;
(1,2,4)
1-E-5
explain how physical, social and emotional
							 environments influence personal health.
(1,2,3,4)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 7 - Grades K-4-Elementary Cluster Level › Section LIX-703 - Standard 2

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A. Students will
				demonstrate the ability to access and evaluate the validity of health
				information and health promoting products and services.
B. Benchmarks K-4. By the end of the K-4
				level, students should know and be able to:
2-E-1
identify characteristics of valid health information
							 and health-promoting products and services;
(2,3,4)
2-E-2
demonstrate the ability to locate resources from
							 home, school and community that provide valid health information;
(1,2,3,4)
2-E-3
explain how media influences the selection of health
							 information, products, and services; and
(4,5)
2-E-4
demonstrate the ability to locate school and
							 community health resources.
(1,3)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 7 - Grades K-4-Elementary Cluster Level › Section LIX-705 - Standard 3

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A. Students will
				demonstrate the ability to practice positive health behaviors and reduce health
				risks.
B. Benchmarks K-4. By the
				end of the K-4 level, students should know and be able to:
3-E-1
identify personal health needs;
(1,4)
3-E-2
demonstrate responsible personal health behaviors;
(2,4)
3-E-3
illustrate safety/injury prevention techniques
							 related to daily activities;
(2,3,4)
3-E-4
demonstrate ways to avoid and reduce threatening
							 situations; and
(2,3,4)
3-E-5
apply skills to manage stress.
(2,4)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 7 - Grades K-4-Elementary Cluster Level › Section LIX-707 - Standard 4

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A. Students will
				analyze the impact of the media, technology, economy, culture, and other
				factors on health through the use of technological resources.
B. Benchmarks K-4. By the end of the K-4
				level, students should know and be able to:
4-E-1
describe how culture influences personal health
							 behaviors;
(1,2,4)
4-E-2
explain how media influences thoughts, feelings, and
							 health behaviors;
(2,3,4)
4-E-3
demonstrate ways that home health care technology
							 can influence personal health (blood glucose level monitors, blood pressure
							 monitors, diet evaluation software, on-line medical sites, etc.); and
(2,3,4)
4-E-4
discuss how information from school and family
							 influences health.
(1,2,3,4)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 7 - Grades K-4-Elementary Cluster Level › Section LIX-709 - Standard 5

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A. Students will
				demonstrate individual and interpersonal communication skills necessary to
				enhance health.
B. Benchmarks K-4.
				By the end of the K-4 level, students should know and be able to:
5-E-1
demonstrate healthy ways to communicate needs,
							 wants, and feelings through verbal and non-verbal communication;
(1,2)
5-E-2
demonstrate ways to communicate care, consideration,
							 and respect of self and others;
(1,2,5)
5-E-3
apply a decision-making process to address personal
							 health issues and problems;
(1,2)
5-E-4
demonstrate refusal skills to enhance health;
(1,2)
5-E-5
demonstrate non-violent strategies to resolve
							 conflicts; and
(1,2,4)
5-E-6
establish personal health goals and track progress
							 toward its achievement.
(1,2,3,4)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 7 - Grades K-4-Elementary Cluster Level › Section LIX-711 - Standard 6

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Students will
				demonstrate the ability to advocate personal, family and community
				health.
B. Benchmarks K-4. By the
				end of the K-4 level, students should know and be able to:
6-E-1
recognize basic job functions of community and
							 school health service providers;
(1,4)
6-E-2
convey how to access appropriate health and crisis
							 care services in emergency situations; and
(1,2,4)
6-E-3
demonstrate the ability to communicate information
							 that promotes positive health choices.
(1,3,4,5)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 9 - Grades 5-8-Middle School Cluster Level › Section LIX-901 - Standard 1

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A. Students will
				comprehend concepts and strategies related to health promotion and disease
				prevention.
B. Benchmarks 5-8. By
				the end of grades 5-8 level students should know and be able to:
1-M-1
describe relationships among physical, mental,
							 emotional and social health;
(1,2,4)
1-M-2
evaluate healthy and unhealthy lifestyles ( e.g.,
							 preventive health measures, physical fitness, nutrition, obesity, eating
							 disorders, stress, etc.);
(1,2,3,4)
1-M-3
examine the structure and function of body systems
							 and its relation to wellness;
(2,3,4)
1-M-4
analyze high risk behaviors to determine their
							 impact on wellness (e.g., disease transmission, suicidal tendencies, substance
							 use and abuse, etc.); and
(1,2,3,4)
1-M-5
determine factors that influence violence and
							 strategies for avoiding unhealthy situations.
(1,2,3,4)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 9 - Grades 5-8-Middle School Cluster Level › Section LIX-903 - Standard 2

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A. Students will
				demonstrate the ability to access and evaluate the validity of health
				information and health-promoting products and services.
B. Benchmarks 5-8. By the end of grades 5-8
				level students should know and be able to:
2-M-1
locate valid health information using various
							 sources (e.g., Internet, videos, print, television, etc.);
(2,3,4)
2-M-2
identify how media influences the selection of
							 health information and products;
(1,3,4)
2-M-3
locate and evaluate functions of community health
							 agencies and professional health services (e.g., hospitals, emergency care,
							 substance abuse centers, volunteer organizations, etc.); and
(2,3,4)
2-M-4
examine the effectiveness of health products and
							 services (e.g., sun blocks, cosmetics, over-the-counter medicines, etc.).
(2,4)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 9 - Grades 5-8-Middle School Cluster Level › Section LIX-905 - Standard 3

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Students will
				demonstrate the ability to practice positive health behaviors and reduce health
				risks.
B. Benchmarks 5-8. By the
				end of grades 5-8 level students should know and be able to:
3-M-1
identify personal health needs and develop long-term
							 goals for a healthy lifestyle;
(2,4)
3-M-2
examine physical fitness assessments and their role
							 in developing a personal wellness program; and
(2,3,4)
3-M-3
develop injury prevention and management strategies
							 for personal and family health.
(1,3,4)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 9 - Grades 5-8-Middle School Cluster Level › Section LIX-907 - Standard 4

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A. Students will
				analyze the impact of the media, technology, economy, culture, and other
				factors on health through the use of technological resources.
B. Benchmarks 5-8. By the end of grades 5-8
				level students should know and be able to:
4-M-1
investigate the quality of health care provided in
							 other countries;
(4,5)
4-M-2
compare and contrast the health of different
							 cultures, race and ethnicity;
(1,2,4,5)
4-M-3
investigate the impact of media (e.g., television,
							 newspaper, billboards, magazines, Internet) on positive and negative health
							 behaviors;
(1,3,5)
4-M-4
describe the ways that technology affects health
							 (e.g., video games, computers, high-technological medical equipment, etc.); and
(1,3,4)
4-M-5
assess ways in which various media influence buying
							 decisions (e.g., health products, medicines, food).
(1,3,4)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 9 - Grades 5-8-Middle School Cluster Level › Section LIX-909 - Standard 5

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Students will
				demonstrate individual and interpersonal communication skills necessary to
				enhance health.
B. Benchmarks 5-8.
				By the end of grades 5-8 level students should know and be able to:
5-M-1
demonstrate verbal and non-verbal skills to
							 communicate care, self-control, and respect for all;
(1,2)
5-M-2
distinguish between positive and negative peer
							 pressure and analyze the impact of peer pressure on decision-making;
(1,2,5)
5-M-3
demonstrate refusal and conflict resolution skills
							 to develop and maintain healthy relationships with peers, family and others in
							 socially acceptable ways;
(1,2,3,5)
5-M-4
demonstrate positive decision-making and
							 problem-solving skills; and
(1,2)
5-M-5
develop strategies and skills for attaining personal
							 health goals.
(1,2)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 9 - Grades 5-8-Middle School Cluster Level › Section LIX-911 - Standard 6

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Students will
				demonstrate the ability to advocate personal, family, and community
				health.
B. Benchmarks 5-8. By the
				end of grades 5-8 level students should know and be able to:
6-M-1
develop strategies to encourage and influence others
							 in making positive health choices (e.g., healthy food choices, abstaining from
							 alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use, etc.);
(1,2,4)
6-M-2
analyze various communication methods to accurately
							 express health ideas and opinions;
(1,3)
6-M-3
identify barriers to effective communication about
							 health issues; and
(2,3,4)
6-M-4
demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively when
							 advocating for healthy individuals, families, and schools.
(1,5)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 11 - Grades 9-12-High School Cluster Level › Section LIX-1101 - Standard 1

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The students
				will comprehend concepts and strategies related to health promotion and disease
				prevention.
B. Benchmarks 9-12. By
				the end of the grades 9-12 level students should know and be able to:
1-H-1
analyze the impact of behavior on health maintenance
							 and disease prevention;
(1,2,3,4,5)
1-H-2
identify the causes, symptoms, treatment and
							 prevention of various diseases and disorders (e.g., cardiovascular diseases,
							 STDs, eating disorders);
(2,3,4)
1-H-3
describe interrelationship(s) of mental, emotional,
							 social, and physical health throughout the life span;
(1,2,4)
1-H-4
explain the impact of personal health behaviors on
							 the functioning of body systems;
(2,3,4)
1-H-5
describe the influence of family, peers, and
							 community on the health of individuals; and
(1,2,4)
1-H-6
evaluate environmental influences on the health of
							 individuals in their home, community, and world.
(1,2,3,4)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 11 - Grades 9-12-High School Cluster Level › Section LIX-1103 - Standard 2

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The students
				will demonstrate the ability to access and evaluate the validity of health
				information and health-promoting products and services.
B. Benchmarks 9-12. By the end of the grades
				9-12 level students should know and be able to:
2-H-1
evaluate the validity of health information,
							 products, and services using a variety of resources;
(2,3,4)
2-H-2
identify factors that influence personal selection
							 of health products and services;
(2,3)
2-H-3
identify school and community health services
							 available for self and others;
(1,3,5)
2-H-4
analyze the cost and accessibility of health care
							 products and services; and
(2,3,4)
2-H-5
examine mental, social, and physical conditions
							 requiring professional health services (e.g., obesity, eating disorders,
							 suicidal tendencies, depression, drug/alcohol abuse, diabetes, heart attack,
							 burns, etc.).
(1,2,3,4)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 11 - Grades 9-12-High School Cluster Level › Section LIX-1105 - Standard 3

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A. The students
				will demonstrate the ability to practice positive health behaviors and reduce
				health risks.
B. Benchmarks 9-12.
				By the end of the grades 9-12 level students should know and be able to:
3-H-1
describe the role of individual responsibility for
							 enhancing health by analyzing the short-term and long-term consequences of
							 behaviors throughout the life span (safe, high-risk, and harmful behaviors);
(2,3)
3-H-2
demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking
							 when making decisions related to health needs and risks of young adults;
(2,3)
3-H-3
evaluate a personal health survey to determine
							 strategies for health enhancement and risk reduction;
(2,3,4)
3-H-4
develop strategies to improve or maintain health and
							 safety on personal, family, community, and world levels;
(1,2,3)
3-H-5
demonstrate ways to reduce threatening situations to
							 avoid violence; and
(1,2,5)
3-H-6
design strategies to manage stress.
(2,3)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 11 - Grades 9-12-High School Cluster Level › Section LIX-1107 - Standard 4

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A. Students will
				analyze the influence of the media, technology, economy, culture and other
				factors on health through the use of technological resources.
B. Benchmarks 9-12. By the end of the grades
				9-12 level students should know and be able to:
4-H-1
investigate how cultural diversity and economy
							 enrich and challenge health behaviors;
(2,3,4)
4-H-2
evaluate the impact of technology and media on
							 personal, family, community, and world health; and
(1,2,3,4)
4-H-3
explain how information from peers, family and
							 community influence health.
(1,4)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 11 - Grades 9-12-High School Cluster Level › Section LIX-1109 - Standard 5

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A. Students will
				demonstrate individual and interpersonal communication skills necessary to
				enhance health.
B. Benchmarks 9-12.
				By the end of the grades 9-12 level students should know and be able to:
5-H-1
demonstrate effective communication skills and
							 identify the impact of communication on relationships with family, peers, and
							 others;
(1,2,4)
5-H-2
demonstrate positive, effective methods of
							 expressing needs, wants, feelings, care, consideration, and respect for self
							 and others;
(1,2,5)
5-H-3
identify strategies for solving intrapersonal and
							 interpersonal conflicts without harming self or others;
(1,2,5)
5-H-4
identify the possible causes of conflict in schools,
							 families, and communities;
(1,2,5)
5-H-5
plan and demonstrate refusal, negotiation, and
							 collaboration skills to avoid potentially harmful situations;
(1,2,5)
5-H-6
identify personal goals for improving or maintaining
							 lifelong personal health; and
(3,4)
5-H-7
formulate a plan and evaluate the progress for
							 attaining personal health goals.
(2,3,4)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LIX - Bulletin 103-Louisiana Health Education Content Standards › Chapter 11 - Grades 9-12-High School Cluster Level › Section LIX-1111 - Standard 6

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A. Students will
				demonstrate the ability to advocate personal, family, and community
				health.
B. Benchmarks 9-12. By the
				end of the grades 9-12 level students should know and be able to:
6-H-1
predict immediate and long-term impact of health
							 decisions on the individual, family and community;
(2,3,4)
6-H-2
effectively communicate concerns and information
							 about immediate and/or long-term impact of health decisions in order to
							 influence others;
(3,4)
6-H-3
identify effective strategies to overcome barriers
							 when communicating information, ideas, feelings, and opinions about health
							 issues (refusal skill, assertiveness, problem-solving, communication skills);
(1,2,3,4,5)
6-H-4
demonstrate techniques that influence and support
							 others in making positive health choices (positive peer pressure); and
(1,3,4)
6-H-5
demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively when
							 advocating for healthy communities and environments.
(1,5)
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXI - Bulletin 1573-Complaint Management Procedures › Chapter 1 - Terms, Purpose and Mandates › Section LXI-101 - Definitions

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A. As used in this
				Chapter, the following words and phrases have the meaning ascribed to them in
				this Subsection unless a different meaning is plainly required by the
				context.
BESE
-the State Board of Elementary and
				  Secondary Education.
Bulletin 1706: Regulations for Implementation of the
				  Children with Exceptionalities Act
- Louisiana 's Law for Children with
				  Exceptionalities.
Child Advocate
- an individual or group
				  established to promote the interests and rights of children, especially
				  children with exceptionalities.
Child with an Exceptionality
-a child
				  evaluated in accordance with state regulations who is determined to be gifted,
				  talented, emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, hard of hearing, deaf,
				  deaf-blind, speech impaired, severe language disordered, autistic, visually
				  impaired, multi-disabled, orthopedically disabled, traumatic brain injured, or
				  other health impaired.
Complainant
-the individual(s) or
				  organization that files a complaint with the State Department of Education on
				  behalf of a child with an exceptionality. This complainant may be a parent,
				  guardian, student, surrogate parent, child advocate or other individual or an
				  organization.
Complaint
-an allegation that an educational
				  agency has violated a requirement of federal or state laws and regulations,
				  policies, rights, procedural safeguards or program standards adopted by the
				  BESE.
DSP
-Division of Special Populations.
Local Educational Agency (LEA)
-a public
				  board of education or other public authority legally constituted within a state
				  for either administrative control or direction of, or to perform a service
				  function for, public elementary or secondary schools in a city, county,
				  township, school district, or other political subdivision of a state, or for
				  such combination of school districts or counties as are recognized in a state
				  as an administrative agency for its public elementary or secondary schools
				  including an educational service agency or other public institution or agency
				  having administrative control and direction of a public elementary or secondary
				  school, including a public charter school that is established as an LEA under
				  the state law.
State Department of Education (SDE)
-the
				  State Department of Education or other agency or officer primarily responsible
				  for the state supervision of public elementary and secondary schools; or, if
				  there is no such officer or agency, an officer or agency designated by the
				  Governor or by state law [Referred to in the Individuals with Disabilities
				  Education Act (ACT) as State Educational Agency (SEA)].
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:1941 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXI - Bulletin 1573-Complaint Management Procedures › Chapter 1 - Terms, Purpose and Mandates › Section LXI-103 - Purpose and Mandates

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A. The
				purpose of the Complaint Management System is to meet the mandates of federal
				and state laws and regulations that require a mechanism to field, investigate
				and resolve issues regarding the provision of special education and related
				services to children with exceptionalities or those children suspected of
				having exceptionalities.
B. Federal
				Mandates
1. 20 U.S.C. Chapter 33 Subchapter
				1-General Provisions [Public Law 105-17, Individuals
				with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)].
a.
				Section 1412(a) (11): "State Educational Agency Responsible for General
				Supervision." In general the state educational agency is responsible for
				ensuring that:
i. the requirements of this
				part are met; and
ii. all
				educational programs for children with disabilities in the state, including all
				such programs administered by any other state or local agency:
(a). are under the general supervision of
				individuals in the state who are responsible for educational programs for
				children with disabilities; and
(b). meet the educational standards of the
				State Educational Agency.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXI - Bulletin 1573-Complaint Management Procedures › Chapter 3 - General Provisions › Section LXI-301 - Adoption of State Complaint Procedures

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A. Each SEA shall adopt written procedures
				for:
1. resolution of any complaint,
				including a complaint filed by an organization or individual from another
				state, that meets the requirements of  34 CFR §300.662  by:
a. providing for the filing of a complaint
				with the SEA; and
b. at the SEA's
				discretion, providing for the filing of a complaint with a public agency and
				the right to have the SEA review the public agency's decision on the complaint;
				and
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXI - Bulletin 1573-Complaint Management Procedures › Chapter 3 - General Provisions › Section LXI-303 - Minimum State Complaint Procedures

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A.
				Time Limit; Minimum Procedures. Each SEA shall include in its complaint
				procedures a time limit of 60 days after a complaint is filed under §300.
				660(a) to:
1. carry out an independent
				on-site investigation, if the SEA determines that an investigation is
				necessary;
2. give the complainant
				the opportunity to submit additional information, either orally or in writing
				about the allegations in the complaint;
3. review all relevant information and make
				an independent determination as to whether the public agency is violating a
				requirement of Part B of the Act or of this Part; and
4. issue a written decision to the
				complainant that addresses each allegation in the complaint and contains:
a. findings of fact and conclusions;
				and
b. the reasons for the SEA's
				final decision.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXI - Bulletin 1573-Complaint Management Procedures › Chapter 3 - General Provisions › Section LXI-305 - Filing a Complaint

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A.
				Complaints may be filed by parents, students, child advocates, surrogate
				parents, other individuals or organizations.
B. Complaints may be filed in writing, by
				telephone call, by email, or in person
C. The complaint must include:
1. a statement that a public agency has
				violated a requirement of Part B of the Act or of this Part; and
2. the facts on which the statement is
				based.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXI - Bulletin 1573-Complaint Management Procedures › Chapter 3 - General Provisions › Section LXI-307 - Complaint Criteria

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A, Complaints that will be considered for review and
				  investigation are grievances which:
1.
				allege that a local educational agency (LEA) which provides or is required to
				provide publicly funded special education is violating federal and/or state
				laws, regulations, policies, rights, procedural safeguards or program standards
				adopted by the BESE and administered by the SDE to assure FAPE to children with
				exceptionalities or children suspected of having exceptionalities;
2. relate to the provision of special
				education and related services to children with exceptionalities or suspected
				of having exceptionalities.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:1941 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXI - Bulletin 1573-Complaint Management Procedures › Chapter 5 - Complaint Intake and Investigative Procedures › Section LXI-501 - Filing Complaints

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A.
				Complaints may be filed by parents, students, child advocates, surrogate
				parents, other individuals or organizations. Complaints may be filed in
				writing, by telephone call, by email, or in person. A complaint must include
				not only a statement that a local educational agency (LEA) has violated a
				requirement of federal/state law or regulation but also the facts upon which
				the statement has been based.
B.
				Grievances that do not meet SDE complaint criteria are referred back to the
				complainant via attempted email or telephone call, with recommendations for
				appropriate action to be taken and resources available to assist the
				complainant with pursuit of further action.
C. Complainants lacking federally required
				information will be contacted by LDOE dispute resolution staff to explain
				deficiencies and offer instructions for making corrections.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:1941 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXI - Bulletin 1573-Complaint Management Procedures › Chapter 5 - Complaint Intake and Investigative Procedures › Section LXI-503 - Treatment of Complaints

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A. Upon
				receipt, the complaint is reviewed; the issues, rules and statutes that may
				have been violated are identified; and the investigatory procedure is
				determined. An investigation may consist of telephone contact, requests for
				submission of written documents, and/or an on-site investigation.
B. Complaints may be resolved by telephone
				call(s) or other alternative methods such as negotiation, mediation,
				conciliation, facilitation, and arbitration.
C. The attempt to resolve a dispute through
				the complaint management procedures does not preclude a person's right to a due
				process hearing. These processes are mutually exclusive. Complaint procedures
				may not be used to delay a person's right to a due process hearing.
D. All complaints must be resolved within 60
				calendar days of receipt unless an extension is granted. Request for extensions
				may be made by the complainant, the local educational agency (LEA), or the
				SDE.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:1941 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXI - Bulletin 1573-Complaint Management Procedures › Chapter 5 - Complaint Intake and Investigative Procedures › Section LXI-505 - Complaint Intake Procedures Log (SCL)

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A. When a complaint is received and accepted
				by the SDE, the complaint is recorded in the SDE Complaint Log (SCL). SCL
				includes, but is not limited to, documenting the date received, name of the
				complainant, LEA, school, allegation type, and outcome.
B. A Complaint Record Form (CRF) is
				completed; contacts with the complainant are made as the investigation proceeds
				and are recorded on the complaint record form. The complainant has the
				opportunity to submit additional information, either orally or in writing,
				about the allegations in the complaint. This information is documented on the
				CRF with all other information pertinent to the investigation.
C. The complainant is sent a letter within
				five business days of intake, indicating receipt of the complaint, stating the
				SDE representative handling the complaint and the intent to investigate and
				report findings within 60 calendar days.
D. The local educational agency (LEA) is sent
				a letter within five business days of intake indicating receipt of the
				complaint, a statement of the issues involved, including the applicable statute
				and rule citation(s), the name of the SDE representative handling the
				complaint, and the timeline by which the LEA must respond to the
				complaint.
E. The response from the
				local educational agency (LEA) should include either documentation to prove
				that the alleged violation did not take place or a plan of action to correct
				the violation.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:1941 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXI - Bulletin 1573-Complaint Management Procedures › Chapter 5 - Complaint Intake and Investigative Procedures › Section LXI-507 - Investigation Procedures

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A.
				Investigations may include written communication, telephone call(s) and/or
				on-site visits. During the course of an investigation, technical assistance
				consultations are provided, when appropriate, and the complainant is given the
				opportunity to submit additional information, either orally or in writing,
				about the allegations in the complaint.
B. If it is determined that an on-site
				investigation is necessary, an on-site investigation will be scheduled and
				conducted with technical assistance provided as necessary. Notice will be
				provided to the school system prior to the on-site investigation.
C. In determining whether a complaint
				requires an on-site investigation, the complaint investigator will consider,
				but not be limited to, the following conditions:
1. whether there is a disagreement between
				the parties as to the presence or absence of a certain program, service,
				personnel or physical entity that cannot be verified by written documentation
				or telephone conversation.
2.
				whether the written documentation requested and/or subsequent communication
				proves to be inconclusive in documenting the facts pertinent to the
				complaint.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXI - Bulletin 1573-Complaint Management Procedures › Chapter 5 - Complaint Intake and Investigative Procedures › Section LXI-509 - Report of Finding

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A. The SDE
				reviews all relevant information and makes an independent determination as to
				whether the local educational agency (LEA) has violated any federal or state
				law(s), rule(s) or standard(s).
B.
				A written report of findings is sent to the local educational agency (LEA) and
				the complainant. The report includes a statement of the complaint, the
				applicable statutes and rules, findings of fact, conclusions, technical
				assistance activities and corrective actions to achieve compliance.
C. If corrective action is necessary, the
				local educational agency (LEA) must submit in writing to the SDE, according to
				timelines indicated by the SDE, a plan that includes the specific steps,
				material, personnel, and timelines required to resolve the complaint.
D. This corrective action plan (CAP) is
				approved and monitored by the SDE with an on-site monitoring review conducted
				when necessary.
E. When all
				appropriate documentation has been received by the SDE, the local educational
				agency (LEA) is sent written notification of complaint closure.
F. The complaint is closed within a 60
				calendar day period.
G. The SDE
				closes the complaint in the SDE complaint log and files the complaint record
				with all appropriate documentation.
H. The date of the complaint, name of the
				complainant, school involved, allegation type, and outcome will be recorded and
				shared with monitoring and program staff to inform quality assurance,
				monitoring, and improvement efforts.
I. Beginning in fall 2024, redacted
				information regarding the results of formal complaints will be posted to the
				LDOE website.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:1941 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXI - Bulletin 1573-Complaint Management Procedures › Chapter 5 - Complaint Intake and Investigative Procedures › Section LXI-511 - Extension of Timelines

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A.
				Timelines may be extended only if exceptional circumstances exist with respect
				to a particular complaint. The complainant and the local educational agency
				(LEA) will be notified in writing of the need for an extension. Reasons for
				extensions may include, but are not limited to, circumstances such as listed
				below.
1. The local educational agency (LEA)
				is unable to submit documentation within specified timelines because of school
				closing (i.e., vacation, holidays, natural disasters, school strike,
				malfunction in the school plant, etc.).
2. The local educational agency (LEA) or
				parents are unable to respond to the report within the specific timelines
				because of illness, death, or other extenuating circumstances.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXI - Bulletin 1573-Complaint Management Procedures › Chapter 5 - Complaint Intake and Investigative Procedures › Section LXI-513 - Enforcement Procedures

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A. Sixty
				calendar days after the filing of a complaint and the subsequent failure of the
				local education agency (LEA) to implement the corrective action plan as
				determined by the SDE, the Division of Special Populations may, barring an
				appeal of the findings by the affected LEA, recommend to the State
				Superintendent that a petition to withhold the LEA's funds be made to the
				BESE.
B. In resolving a complaint
				in which it has found a failure to provide appropriate services, the SDE,
				pursuant to its general supervisory authority, must address:
1. how to remediate the denial of those
				services, including as appropriate, the awarding of monetary reimbursement or
				other corrective action appropriate to the needs of the child; and
2. appropriate future provision of services
				for all children with disabilities.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 1 - General (Repealed) › Section LXIII-101 - Introduction (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 1 - General (Repealed) › Section LXIII-103 - Louisiana Content Standards Foundation Skills (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 1 - General (Repealed) › Section LXIII-105 - Information Literacy Model for Lifelong Learning (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 1 - General (Repealed) › Section LXIII-107 - Louisiana English Language Arts Content Standards (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 3 - Standard One (Repealed) › Section LXIII-301 - General Provisions (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 3 - Standard One (Repealed) › Section LXIII-303 - Benchmarks K-4 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 3 - Standard One (Repealed) › Section LXIII-305 - Benchmarks 5-8 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 3 - Standard One (Repealed) › Section LXIII-307 - Benchmarks 9-12 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 5 - Standard Two (Repealed) › Section LXIII-501 - General Provisions (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 5 - Standard Two (Repealed) › Section LXIII-503 - Benchmarks K-4 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 5 - Standard Two (Repealed) › Section LXIII-505 - Benchmarks 5-8 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 5 - Standard Two (Repealed) › Section LXIII-507 - Benchmarks 9-12 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 7 - Standard Three (Repealed) › Section LXIII-701 - General Provisions (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 7 - Standard Three (Repealed) › Section LXIII-703 - Benchmarks K-4 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 7 - Standard Three (Repealed) › Section LXIII-705 - Benchmarks 5-8 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 7 - Standard Three (Repealed) › Section LXIII-707 - Benchmarks 9-12 (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 28 - EDUCATION › Part LXIII - Bulletin 1965-Louisiana Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Expectations for English Language Arts (Repealed) › Chapter 9 - Standard Four (Repealed) › Section LXIII-901 - General Provisions (Repealed)

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AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  17:6,
				  R.S.
				  17:24.4, and
				  R.S.
				  17:154.