The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Jeanne C. Johnston.
DIGEST
SB 158 Original 2019 Regular Session Donahue
Proposed law requires each public school governing authority to establish a special education
advisory council to provide advice and feedback regarding special education policies, procedures,
and resources and engage in community outreach, as follows:
(1)Each council must be created not later than January 1, 2020.
(2)The number of members shall be determined by the school governing authority but at least
60% of the membership must be parents of students with an exceptionality, other than gifted
and talented.
(3)Each school governing authority shall seek applications for council membership from parents
of students with an exceptionality, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, and other
stakeholders. In selecting council members, an effort shall be made to include parents of
students in all grade levels.
(4)Each special education advisory council shall meet at least quarterly and shall make a report
to the superintendent and the school governing authority in January and August of each year
regarding its activities.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 17:1944.1)