This bill enacts a uniform ten-point grading scale for all public schools in Louisiana, requiring each public school governing authority to adopt the following scale: A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), and F (0-59). Additionally, the bill specifies that this grading scale does not apply to schools operated by the United States Department of Defense located on federal military installations. The bill also includes a provision that charter schools must adhere to this uniform grading scale.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the previous requirement for the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to implement a uniform grading scale, effectively streamlining the grading process across public schools. The new law is codified under R.S. 17:184 and adds a new exemption for charter schools regarding the grading scale under R.S. 3996(B)(82). The repeal of R.S. 17:7(31) removes outdated legal language related to grading practices.

Statutes affected:
HB424 Original: 17:7(31)
HB424 Engrossed: 17:7(31)
HB424 Enrolled: 17:7(31)
HB424 Act : 17:7(31)