Provides that economically disadvantaged students shall be included as a factor for purposes of teacher evaluations and requirements for enrollment of at-risk students in charter schools
Allows each public school governing authority to determine the education content standards and assessments to be used in the schools under its jurisdiction. (gov sig) (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note)
Requires the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and local public school boards to send certain information relative to independent evaluations of charter proposals to charter applicants
Requires allocation of certain amounts of minimum foundation program formula funds to the unfunded accrued liability of the Teachers' Retirement System. (gov sig) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
Provides for residency requirements for TOPS recipients and for repayment of a TOPS award under certain circumstances. (gov sig) (OR +$213,000 GF EX See Note)
Authorizes the state Department of Education and the Louisiana Department of Health to survey students regarding certain risk behavior associated with chronic health conditions. (gov sig)