DIGEST
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the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of
the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Norton HCR No. 46
Present rule provides that subject to the availability of state funds for such purpose, local
education agencies (LEA) shall provide a minimum of 45 minutes daily planning time, or its
weekly equivalent, and a minimum of 30 minutes for lunch each day which shall be duty-free for
every teacher actively engaged in the instruction and supervision of students in the public
schools. Provides that implementation of planning time and lunch periods for teachers shall not
result in a lengthened school day.
Proposed rule amends present rule to add that planning includes but is not limited to preparation
for instruction, evaluation of student work, and completion of administrative functions related to
instruction. Further adds that time spent by attending administrative meetings or training at
which attendance is required by school administrators shall not be counted toward the daily
minimum of planning time to which teachers are entitled.