Provides relative to the Louisiana Granting Resources and Autonomy for Diplomas Act to provide that certain high level autonomies relative to procurement apply to certain institutions under a shared service model. (8/1/14)
Lowers the ACT score required for initial qualification for a Taylor Opportunity Program for Students award for students who complete approved home study programs (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education adopt a policy prohibiting teachers from discussing their sexual orientation or gender identity with students
Directs the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to consider the potential fiscal impact on local school systems when reviewing a Type 2 charter school proposal
Requests the Louisiana School Boards Association and the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools to study and report relative to the local cost of standardized testing associated with state assessments