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- 3/11/25
- 03/11/2025
- 41 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Louisiana State Board of Education’s Legislative and Governmental Affairs Committee meeting focused on discussions about legislative changes concerning the oversight of seclusion and restraint practices in schools and amendments to special education camera policies.
- LA
- N/A.
- 3/11/25
- 03/11/2025
- 35 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Louisiana State Board of Education’s Board Administration and Education Finance Committee recently convened to discuss changes to the Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) for the 2025-2026 academic year. Key proposals included a $49.5 million allocation for differentiated compensation, workforce development, and a tutoring model. The board also debated the issues of teacher salaries and workforce shortages, alongside other agenda items.
- LA
- N/A.
- 3/11/25
- 03/11/2025
- 144 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: A meeting of the Louisiana State Board of Education’s School Innovation and Turnaround Committee was dominated by discussions surrounding the future of charter schools in the state, particularly the expansion and management changes involving Geo Academy. The committee considered several charter amendments and applications, each sparking varying degrees of support and opposition from board members and the public. Concerns about the financial and educational impacts on local school districts, especially in Baker, were at the forefront of the discussions.
- LA
- N/A.
- 3/11/25
- 03/11/2025
- 90 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Louisiana State Board of Education’s Educator Effectiveness Committee meeting brought critical education issues to light, most notably the debate surrounding the recertification of educator Marcia Hardy. Her certification faced revocation under a policy tied to past convictions, sparking discussions about policy constraints versus the practical impact on schools and students. The meeting also addressed initiatives from Louisiana State University (LSU) to enhance early childhood education and strategies for overcoming challenges in rural education.
- LA
- N/A.
- 3/10/25
- 03/10/2025
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Louisiana State Board of Education’s Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) Task Force, discussions centered on potential reforms to the MFP formula, addressing funding gaps in rural districts, and the implications of the upcoming election on school budgets.
