The Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) 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.

 

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      Upcoming Meetings
      Special Education Advisory Panel | September 11, 2025 | 9:30 AM | Claiborne Building - Louisiana Purchase Room | Agenda | Livestream 
      Early Childhood Care and Education Commission | September 17, 2025 | Time: TBD |Griffon Room - LaSalle Building
      Superintendents' Advisory Council | September 18, 2025 | Time: TBD | Location: TBD
      Accountability Council Meeting | September 22, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Louisiana Purchase Room |
      Parent and Family Engagement Task Force | September 23, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Louisiana Purchase Room 

      		   
           

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