The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Jeanne C. Johnston.
DIGEST
SB 69 Original 2015 Regular Session Nevers
Proposed law requires the Dept. of Education (DOE) to ensure that every student who graduates
from a La. public high school has the basic knowledge and skills to be college and career ready.
Further requires DOE to provide for additional instructional assistance to students who have
demonstrated insufficient academic achievement to successfully undertake postsecondary
coursework.
Proposed law requires DOE to pay the cost of any remedial or developmental coursework in English,
reading, mathematics, or science required of a graduate of a La. public high school by a La. public
institution of postsecondary education as a condition of admission or enrollment. Further provides
that this requirement only applies to remedial and developmental coursework completed by the
student during the academic year immediately following enrollment in the postsecondary educational
institution.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 17:401)