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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Geymann HB No. 379
Abstract: Permits local school boards to develop and implement curriculum standards in lieu of
state content standards.
Present law provides for the La. Competency-Based Education Program, including the
development and implementation of statewide standards for required subjects and the La.
Educational Assessment Program (LEAP). Requires the state Dept. of Education to develop,
with the approval of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, statewide content
standards for required subjects for public elementary and secondary schools. Requires
implementation of the standards by the department , with recommendations prior to approval and
advice from the educational personnel in the public schools and colleges and universities of this
state.
Proposed law retains present law but provides that local public school boards are not required to
implement the state standards if they develop and implement curriculum standards for required
subjects that meet or exceed the rigor of the state standards.
(Amends R.S. 17:24.4(E))