This bill amends and reenacts several provisions of Louisiana's education law regarding Individual Graduation Plans (IGPs) for students, particularly those attending charter schools. It establishes that by the end of eighth grade, each student's IGP must outline required core courses through the tenth grade and identify courses for the first year of high school. Notably, charter schools that terminate at eighth grade are required to provide written notice to students and their parents about the IGP's purpose, the types of high school diplomas available, and the necessary courses for each diploma type. Additionally, the bill allows charter schools to partner with high schools to assist in developing IGPs for students transitioning to high school.

The bill also introduces new provisions that empower parents or legal guardians to request updates to their child's IGP upon entering the eleventh grade and mandates that students be offered vocational training opportunities with the help of their parents or guardians and school counselors. Furthermore, it requires annual reviews of each student's IGP, with necessary revisions made in consultation with parents or guardians. The bill emphasizes the use of existing school staff and resources to implement these provisions and explicitly includes IGPs under the laws that charter schools must adhere to, ensuring that they are not exempt from these requirements.

Statutes affected:
SB504 Original: 17:2925(A)(4)
SB504 Engrossed: 17:2925(A)(4)
SB504 Reengrossed: 17:2925(A)(4)
SB504 Enrolled: 17:2925(A)(2)