The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Jeanne C. Johnston.
DIGEST
Morrish (SB 191)
Present law requires the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to revise
the school and student accountability system to recognize schools and school districts that
improve their high school graduation rates and for the number of students who successfully
complete programs that lead to industry-based certifications and International Baccalaureate (IB),
Advanced Placement (AP), and dual enrollment courses.
Proposed law retains present law and additionally provides that International Baccalaureate,
Advanced Placement, and dual enrollment courses, and any related examinations as approved by
BESE, shall be given equal status and recognition by the board for purposes of determining
school performance scores and letter grades.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 17:2928(B))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Education to the original bill
1. Specifies that BESE approved examinations related to IB, AP, and dual
enrollment courses shall also be given equal weight for purposes of calculating
school performance scores and letter grades.