DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 400 Original 2016 Regular Session Reynolds
Abstract: Requires that the state Dept. of Education's reviews of textbooks in core subjects be
conducted during a six-year cycle and prohibits the department from conducting reviews in
more than one core subject in any given year.
Present law requires the state Dept. of Education (DOE) to conduct reviews of textbooks and other
instructional materials in the core subjects of English language arts, mathematics, science, and social
studies and to determine the degree to which each aligns with state content standards. Authorizes
DOE to conduct reviews in other subject areas as it deems necessary or upon the request of a public
school governing authority. Proposed law retains present law.
Present law requires DOE to conduct reviews in four core subjects at least every six years. Proposed
law instead requires DOE to conduct these reviews over the course of a six-year cycle. Also prohibits
DOE from reviewing textbooks in more than one core subject area in any given year.
(Amends R.S. 17:351.1(B)(1))