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  

      Louisiana Commission on Foundational Education (State Library of Louisiana)
      September 9, 2026 | 9:00 A.M. 
      Agenda | Livestream 
      Power of Presence Advisory Council (Claiborne Building - North Dakota Room 1-155) 
      September 10, 2026 | 9:00 A.M. 
      Agenda 
      Nonpublic Schools Council Meeting (Claiborne Building - Iowa Room 1-153) 
      September 15, 2026 | 10:00 A.M. 
      Agenda | Materials | Livestream 
      BESE Minimum Foundation Program Work Group (Claiborne Building - Thomas Jefferson Room)
      September 16, 2026 | 2:00 P.M. 
      Agenda | Materials | Livestream 
      Superintendents' Advisory Council (Claiborne Building - Thomas Jefferson Room) 
      September 17, 2026 | 10:00 A.M. 
      Agenda | Materials | Livestream 

      		    
           

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