The original instrument was prepared by Cheryl M. Serrett. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
McHenry Lee.
DIGEST
SB 233 Reengrossed 2017 Regular Session LaFleur
Present law requires the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to provide for
a statewide school and district accountability system.
Present law requires BESE to develop and implement a process to certify foreign language
immersion programs.
Proposed law provides that beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, for a school that establishes,
maintains, or expands a foreign language immersion program or proceeds to earn or maintain
certification of a foreign language immersion program, the state board must include a component
in the school and district accountability system to annually award points to the school's annual
performance score.
Proposed law provides that the amount of additional points awarded be equal to 5% of the total
school performance score points earned by the school.
Proposed law provides that the state board cannot prohibit a school from annually earning additional
points in the school and district accountability system for maintaining a foreign language immersion
program that meets performance and quality standards established by the state board.
Proposed law authorizes the state board to promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the
Administrative Procedure Act to implement the provisions of proposed law.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 17:10.1(G))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Changes the points awarded from five points to five percent of total school
performance score points earned by the school.
2. Adds provision allowing the school to earn additional points for maintaining a
foreign language immersion program that meets certain performance and quality
standards. 3. Adds provision authorizing the state board to promulgate certain rules and
regulations.