bese.louisiana.govLouisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)

Home About BESE BESE Members Map of BESE Districts BESE’s Responsibility Structure History Committees Advisory Councils Task Forces/Commissions Strategic Plan BESE News Contact Us Policies/Bulletins Rulemaking Docket Yearly Action Reports Meetings Meeting Calendars Live Streaming and Video Archive Minutes BoardDocs Site 8(g) Grants Program 8(g) History Funding Guidelines and Methods 8(g) Annual Programs/Reports Current Initiatives LDOE The is the administrative body for all Louisiana public elementary and secondary schools; it also performs certain administrative functions for the state’s non-public elementary and secondary schools. BESE adopts regulations and enacts policies governing the operations of the schools under its jurisdiction, and exercises budgetary oversight of their educational programs and services. BESE believes that every child is valued, every child will learn, and that the future of the state and its quality of life depend on an educated citizenry. BESE is committed to making informed policy decisions that will result in improved academic achievement and educational opportunities for all students. News: 4/30/24: BESE officers issue statement on state lawsuit in response to new Title IX rules 4/23/24: BESE Executive Director announces retirement Featured resources: Overview of proposed 2024-25 MFP formula adopted by BESE BESE resolution requesting Legislature to appropriate funds for educator stipends BESE Accountability Work Group meeting video and materials Archived BESE meeting video (BESE YouTube channel) Annual Report: Educator Certification Revocations and Records Reviews School Transfer Request Denials - BESE Appeals Process and Appeal Form May 15 Teacher Advisory Council 9:00 a.m., Thomas Jefferson Rm. 1-136 Claiborne Building , Baton Rouge Agenda May 17 Early Childhood Care and Education Commission Task Force 9:00 a.m., Marbois Rm. 1-137 Claiborne Building , Baton Rouge Agenda Watch May 31 Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Public Hearing 10:00 a.m., Iowa Rm. 1-153 Claiborne Building , Baton Rouge Agenda Watch Jun 3 English Learner Task Force Time TBA, Thomas Jefferson Rm. 1-136 Claiborne Building , Baton Rouge Agenda Watch Jun 5 Agricultural Education Commission Time and room location TBA Claiborne Building , Baton Rouge Agenda Jun 7 Computer Science Content Standards Writing Committee Time TBA, Thomas Jefferson Rm. 1-136 Claiborne Building , Baton Rouge Agenda Watch Archived BESE meeting video @ YouTube Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education 1201 North Third Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 225-342-5840 Follow BESE on...