DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 217 Engrossed 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 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 certificate and meets the criteria for an evaluation coordinator in
any of the following areas pursuant to BESE rules and regulations:
(a)Assessment teacher, educational consultant, or educational diagnostician.
(b)Certified school psychologist.
(c)Speech-language pathologist, speech and hearing therapist, or speech-hearing-
language specialist.
(d)Qualified school social worker.
(e)Audiologist.
(5)Has at least three years of experience working with students in his area of certification.
(Adds R.S. 17:429)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Education to the original bill:
1. Relative to the eligibility criteria for educational leadership certification: (a)Change the completion of a graduate degree program in education to completion
of a graduate degree program.
(b)Change the holding of a valid La. ancillary teaching certificate to holding a valid
La. ancillary certificate and meeting the criteria for an evaluation coordinator in
certain specified areas.
(c)Add having at least three years of experience working with students in his area
of certification.