Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part XXXIX - Bulletin 1566-Pupil Progression Policies and Procedures
Chapter 5 - Placement Policies-General Requirements
Section XXXIX-501 - General Requirements

A. Each local pupil progression plan shall contain written policies relative to regular placement and alternatives to regular placement. Such policies must conform to the requirements of these policies and procedures.

B. Each plan shall provide details on academic supports for struggling students, including but not limited to grade-level instruction that is aligned with state academic content standards.

C. Based upon local school board policy pursuant to these policies and procedures, each teacher shall, on an individualized basis, determine promotion or placement of each student. Local school board policies relative to pupil progression will apply to students placed in regular education programs as well as to exceptional students and to students placed in alternative programs. Placement decisions for exceptional students must be made in accordance with the least restrictive environment requirements of state and federal laws.

D. No school board member, school superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, school counselor, other teacher, or other administrative staff members of the school or the central staff of the parish or city school board shall attempt, directly or indirectly, to influence, alter, or otherwise affect the grade received by a student from his/her teacher.

E. For the 2020-2021 school year, student performance on the LEAP 2025 assessments shall not be considered in making placement decisions for fourth and eighth grade students.