Provides that a high school diploma awarded by an approved home study program shall receive the same recognition as one awarded by an approved nonpublic school. (8/15/10)
Requires the Dept. of Education to ensure that the amount it annually expends for certain salaries does not exceed the amount expended by the department for salaries in such category in effect on January 1, 2007. (7/1/10)
Authorizes BESE to exempt a school board from certain laws, rules, and regulations pursuant to a request and proposal for increasing quality of instruction and academic achievement from the school board. (gov sig)
Provides limitation of liability for LAICU and member institutions if confidential student information they submit to the Board of Regents is breached as the result of board actions. (8/15/10)
Reduces the number of years of teaching experience needed by an out-of-state teacher to qualify for a La. teaching certificate without taking the PRAXIS from 4 to 3. (gov sig)
Provides for the selection process for certain members, terms, and vacancies on the Legislative Youth Advisory Council, and for the submission of an annual report. (gov sig)