Senate Bill No. by Senator Abraham proposes significant changes to the school and district accountability system in Louisiana. The bill mandates that, starting in the 2026-2027 academic year, schools will replace the current Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) tests with a nationally normed assessment for accountability purposes. To facilitate this transition, the bill establishes the Nationally Normed Assessment Task Force, which will consist of 22 members appointed from various educational organizations and government bodies. This task force is responsible for reviewing and selecting the most suitable nationally normed assessment, with a report due by January 15, 2026, detailing their recommendations.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to ensure that the accountability system is based on student achievement and includes provisions for the task force's operations, such as meeting frequency and compensation for members. It also specifies that for the 2025-2026 academic year, students in grades four, six, and seven will not take any state assessments in social studies. The bill aims to enhance the quality of education monitoring in Louisiana while aligning with federal education requirements.

Statutes affected:
SB105 Original: 17:1(A)(2)