DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 712 Original 2020 Regular Session Edmonston
Abstract: Increases the number of members in the Dual Enrollment Framework Task Force.
Present law creates the Dual Enrollment Framework Task Force under the jurisdiction of the Bd. of
Regents for the purpose of making recommendations for the establishment of a statewide dual
enrollment framework designed to provide universal access to dual enrollment courses to all
qualified public high school juniors and seniors.
Present law provides that the task force is composed of 12 ex officio members or their designees:
(1)The governor.
(2)The commissioner of higher education.
(3)The state superintendent of education.
(4)The president of the State Bd. of Elementary and Secondary Education.
(5)The executive director of the La. School Bds. Assoc.
(6)The executive director of the La. Assoc. of School Superintendents.
(7)The executive director of the La. Assoc. of Principals.
(8)The president of the La. School Counselor Assoc.
(9)The chairman of the College and Career Readiness Commission.
(10)The president of Council for a Better La.
(11)The executive director of Stand for Children La.
(12)The executive director of the La. Assoc. of Public Charter Schools.
Proposed law adds the presidents of the La. Assoc. of Educators and the La. Federation of Teachers,
or their respective designees, to the task force. Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 17:2922.1(B)(1)(intro. para.); Adds R.S. 17:2922.1(B)(1)(m) and (n))