This bill amends R.S. 17:419.4 and enacts R.S. 17:420(C) and (D) to enhance the requirements for student instruction in Louisiana. It stipulates that any new requirement for additional student instruction must be offset by the elimination of an existing requirement that demands a similar amount of instructional time. Additionally, the bill mandates that the state Department of Education maintain a comprehensive list of all student instructional requirements not covered by state content standards or Carnegie units, detailing the legal provisions, subject matter, available resources, and time required for each instruction.

Furthermore, the Department of Education is required to report to the House and Senate Committees on Education every five years, providing a complete list of required instruction, the time needed for each, and recommendations for potential changes to the law regarding instructional requirements. This includes suggestions for requirements that may need to be repealed, modified, or added, thereby ensuring that the instructional framework remains effective and manageable for educators.

Statutes affected:
HB647 Original:
HB647 Engrossed:
HB647 Enrolled:
HB647 Act 716: