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. Importantly, the bill prohibits the inclusion of test scores or data from students who have ten or more absences—whether excused or unexcused—during the school year in the evaluation process. Additionally, it specifies that factors such as credit recovery and attendance credit will not be considered in evaluations for students with excessive absences.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the development of a policy by the board to invalidate student growth data for any teacher during school years affected by natural disasters or other unexpected events leading to temporary school closures. It also emphasizes the necessity for evaluators and those being evaluated to meet and discuss student learning targets, ensuring that any targets not discussed in these meetings cannot be used in evaluations. These changes aim to create a more equitable evaluation system that accounts for various student circumstances.

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)