This bill enacts a new provision in Louisiana law that prohibits the approval or implementation of an appeals process for high school graduation for students who have not achieved the required levels on state-administered end-of-course assessments. Specifically, it states that neither the state board nor the department can allow students who fail to meet these achievement levels to graduate by submitting a portfolio. This change aims to reinforce the standards for high school graduation and ensure that students meet the necessary academic benchmarks.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that its provisions do not impact students who are seeking graduation eligibility under the "April Dunn Act," which provides alternative pathways for certain students with disabilities. This ensures that while the new restrictions are put in place, there remains a framework for supporting students who may need different considerations for graduation.