This bill amends R.S. 17:3902(B)(5) to refine the evaluation process for teachers and administrators in Louisiana. It establishes that fifty percent of evaluations will be based on student achievement growth, with thirty-five percent derived from a value-added assessment model where applicable. Notably, the bill prohibits the inclusion of test scores or data from students who have ten or more absences—whether excused or unexcused—during a school semester in the evaluation process. Additionally, it specifies that factors such as credit recovery and attendance credit will not be considered for students with excessive absences.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the development of a policy by the board to invalidate student growth data for teachers during any school year affected by natural disasters or unexpected events leading to temporary school closures. It also emphasizes the importance of communication between evaluators and those being evaluated regarding student learning targets, stating that targets not discussed in meetings cannot be used in evaluations. These changes aim to create a more equitable and accurate evaluation system for educators in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB391 Original: 17:3902(B)(5)
HB391 Engrossed: 17:3902(B)(5)
HB391 Enrolled: 17:3902(B)(5)
HB391 Act 270: 17:3902(B)(5)