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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 217 Original 2016 Regular Session Hoffmann
Abstract: Provides for the granting of educational leadership certification by the State Bd. of
Elementary and Secondary Education.
Proposed law provides that a person who meets all of the following criteria shall be granted an
educational leadership certificate by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)
indicating eligibility for employment as a supervisor, director, or coordinator of special education
for a public school system:
(1)Has completed a graduate degree program in education from a regionally accredited
institution of postsecondary education.
(2)Has completed at least 240 hours of leadership experiences at the school or district level as
defined by BESE.
(3)Has achieved a passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment or equivalent as
determined by BESE.
(4)Holds a valid La. ancillary teaching certificate.
(Adds R.S. 17:429)