Central Wildcat OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL SYSTEM April 2015 Edition • Vol. 2, No. 3 • 8 Pages • [email protected] • www.CentralWildcat.com • 225-261-5055 Maya Trahan of Central Intermediate Regional Student of Year CIS Fifth Grader Is Finalist For State Student of Year Woody Jenkins Photo by Woody Jenkins REGIONAL STUDENT OF THE YEAR MAYA TRAHAN (left) with Central Intermediate School principal Rhonda Taylor and Maya’s friends Morgan Lavergne, Faith Rispone, and Rachel Hunter. Central High Graduation to Be Broadcast on ‘Central Today’ CENTRAL — Central Today, the new weekly television program hosted by Central schools Supt. Mike Faulk and Central Mayor Jr. Shelton, will be taped at the 2015 Central High School Graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 15 at Bethany Church in Baker. Then the graduation ceremony will be broadcast in its entirety at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22 and again on Friday, May 29. Central Today airs every Friday at 6:30 p.m. on Cox Cable Channel 21 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. It is also streamed live on the Internet worldwide at www.brgov.com/metro21/ stream.asp. Central Today is produced by Central City News, Woody Jenkins, editor. It is a production of Metro 21 and Dennis McCain. Special thanks go to Councilman Scott Wilson for making it possible. Editor, Central Wildcat CENTRAL - Maya Trahan, 10, a 5th grade student at Central Intermediate School, has been named Regional Intermediate School Student of the Year for southeast Louisiana. On Wednesday, April 22, she will compete with five other regional finalists to be named Louisiana’s Intermediate School Student of the Year. The winner and all the finalists will be honored at a banquet that night at the Louisiana State Museum. On Monday, Maya sat down in the cafeteria at Central Intermediate School to discuss the competition with her mother, Pamela Fitzpatrick; one of her teachers, Holly Hausse; three of her friends, Morgan Lavergne, Rachel Hunter, and Faith Rispone, and a reporter from the Central City News. Ms. Hausse said Maya strives for excellence in everything she does and is a great role model for her classmates. She is not only a top student in the gifted and talented program but a person of character and compassion who goes out of her way to help others. Mrs. Hausse especially remembers the kindness Maya has shown when students or teachers have lost a loved See MAYA on Page 2 Spring Break, Final Exams, Graduation Coming Up CENTRAL - The final weeks of the school year in Central will be a whirlwind of activity. Here’s the schedule: •ACT Test - April 18 •Spring Break - April 20-24 •End of Course Testing - May 1-22 •Last Day for Seniors May 6 •Baccalaureate - 5 p.m., May 10, CHS Theatre •Graduation - 6:30 p.m., May 15, Bethany Church •Early Dismissal for Students - May 18-20 •Last Day for Students - May 20 •Teachers/Staff Only May 21-22 For those attending graduation, it is recommended that you arrive early, because parking can cause delays. Central Today Fridays at 6:30 p.m. Cox Cable 21 ® CHS Graduation Special 6:30 Friday, May 22 ‘Fiscal Session’ Can Hear Some Non-Fiscal Bills Legislative Session to Tackle Education Bills Anyone Can Follow Debates On-Line, Read Legislation BATON ROUGE - The 2015 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature was called to order Monday. Debate in the House and Senate can be followed on-line live at www.la.legis.gov. Legislation can be read and followed at the same site. Here are the major bills that have been referred to the House and Senate Education committees: House of Representatives HB15 by Rep. HENSGENS — Provides relative to surveys administered to public school students HB21 by Rep. EDWARDS — Prohibits the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) from authorizing charter schools under certain circumstances HB22 by Rep. HENSGENS — Prohibits penalizing public school students, teachers, schools, or school systems for students not participating in certain Spring 2015 state assessments HB60 by CARMODY — (Constitutional Amend-ment) Relative to management of public postsecondary education, abolishes the Board of Regents and the management boards and transfers their powers, duties, and responsibilities to a newly created La. Postsecondary Education Board of Trustees HB66 by Rep. CARMODY — Provides for setting tuition and fees at public postsecondary education institutions HB113 by Rep. BARROW— Prohibits the administration of standards-based assessments to public school students in the 2015-2016 school year HB129 by Rep. JEFFERSON — Provides relative to nonresident tuition and fees for certain public institutions of higher education HB152 by Rep. BROADWATER — Provides relative to mandatory fees charged to students at public postsecondary education institutions HB166 by Rep. BOUIE — Provides relative to the return of schools from the Recovery School District to the transferring local school system HB168 by Rep. CARTER — Provides relative to tuition and fees for postbaccalaureate programs at public colleges and universities HB171 by Rep. JEFFERSON — Provides relative to performance agreements between the Board of Regents and certain public historically black colleges and universities HB175 by Rep. LORUSSO— Provides a tuition exemption for certain former members of the armed forces HB180 by Rep. BOUIE — Prohibits the construction of schools on former waste sites HB181 by Rep. TERRY BROWN — Provides relative to student citizenship requirements for TOPS eligibility purposes HB192 by Rep. GUINN — Authorizes students age 19 and older to participate in approved home study programs HB245 by Rep. HENRY — Prohibits the use of state content standards, test questions, or other methods to measure certain noncognitive skills of students HB287 by Rep. REYNOLDS — Provides relative to textbooks and other instructional materials HB320 by Rep. WOODRUFF — Provides relative to dropout prevention and recovery HB326 by Rep. W.BISHOP — Authorizes surveys of public school students in Orleans Parish regarding risk behaviors HB330 by Rep. BADON — Provides relative to eligibility requirements for nonpublic schools participating in the voucher program HB333 by Rep. W.BISHOP — Provides exceptions in the GRAD Act relative to remedial education course offerings by certain public universities HB334 by Rep. W.BISHOP — Provides relative to membership of the board of directors for the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts State Capitol in Baton Rouge HB340 by Rep. EDWARDS — Provides relative to eligibility of kindergarten students for participation in the voucher program HB342 by Rep. GISCLAIR — Provides relative to vaccinations required prior to enrolling in an educational institution HB345 by Rep. HOFFMANN — Provides relative to the teacher evaluation advisory subcommittee HB359 by Rep. W.BISHOP — Requires public school governing authorities in Orleans Parish to offer sex education instruction to students in certain grades HB373 by Rep. GEYMANN — Provides for the implementation of state content standards for public school students subject to legislative approval HB384 by Rep. JACKSON — Authorizes the Board of Supervisors to impose additional fees for enrollment in the dental hygiene program, University of Louisiana at Monroe HB410 by Rep. P.WILLIAMS — Requires the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to promulgate rules relative to requirements for student lunch time HB411 by Rep. JAMES — (Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the authority to set admission standards at public postsecondary education institutions HB446 by Rep. MIGUEZ — Provides relative to firearm familiarity and safety instruction for elementary school students HB457 by Rep. TALBOT — Provides relative to school membership in associations that prescribe eligibility to participate in athletics See EDUCATION on Page 8 2 Central Wildcat Thursday, April 16, 2015 Central Wildcat OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL SYSTEM Published on the third Thursday of each month (August through May) by Community Press, LLC, publisher of Central City News, Capital City News, and other publications Email stories and photos to [email protected] Send ad copy to [email protected] 910 North Foster Drive Post Office Box 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Greenwell Springs, LA 70739 Phone (225) 261-5055 • Entire contents © 2015 Editor & Publisher Business Manager Business Specialists Woody Jenkins Candi Lee Jolice Provost Kim Powers Member, Louisiana Press Association, Southern Newspaper Publishers Association, and National Newspaper Association Deadline for news and advertising: 5 p.m. Friday before publication $15 a year by subscription in advance • $20 a year outside East Baton Rouge HALEY YOUNG, Central High School Senior, signed with Alabama State University’s bowling team in a ceremony Wednesday morning in the Central High Gym. As team captain, she led Central to two straight District Championships.She was surrounded by her family, coaches, and fellow bowling team members as she signed her commitment papers. Maya Trahan in Finals for Louisiana Student of Year Continued from Page 1 Photo by Jolice Provost one or suffered from health problems. In the Student of the Year competition, Maya had to submit a portfolio about her accomplishments and life experiences. In a letter, Judith Lindsay, Maya’s English Language Arts teacher, said, “Maya has the respect and admiration of both her teachers and peers... She demonstrates her excellent academic ability... is an excellent model for other students... and exemplifies the ideals that we strive to instill in our students.” During lunch at CIS, Maya’s friends had a lot to say about Maya too! Faith Rispone said, “I love her character. She’s very helpful. I’m really proud of her. She’s such a good person” Morgan Lavergne said, “She’s a really good person and a friend, and she’s always sticking up for you!” Rachel Hunter said, “She’s very dependable. Whenever you ask her to do something, she’ll always do it, and she’s always there for you!” During the competition in Central, Maya had to undergo three separate interviews at CIS. Five finalists were narrowed to four and then three. The last three were interviewed at Central High by a panel of community leaders from Central. They chose Maya. The regional competition was held at Central Elementary in Bogalusa. Again, Maya was interviewed by a panel. But in addition to the interview, she had to write an extemporaneous essay on the MAYA TRAHAN, Louisiana’s Regional Intermediate School Student of the Year and her mom, Pamela Fitzpatrick. Maya will compete for State Student of the Year. subject of “How adults can show their essay, which helped push her to victory. “We kids are always watching you and responsibility to kids.” Maya said she enjoyed writing the following in your footsteps,” she said. Maya has been raised in a single parent household by her mother, Pamela Fitzpatrick. “I am an only child, unless you count my adorable dog named Beaux!” she said. They have lived in Central nine years. Her dad is Stoney Trahan, a professional musician who works in the U.S. and Europe. Ms. Fitzpatrick is originally from Maine and lived in Portland and Kennebunkport, but her family moved here Owners Bruce Medine and Linda Medine with the oil business in the 1970’s. She Complete Glass Service • Call of Free Quote • Emergency Service worked for the federal government until she decided to go back to school and 8931 Greenwell Springs Road • Baton Rouge, LA 70814 study nursing. She earned a B.S. in the www.IntegrityGlass.com science of nursing from LSU and then a Masters in nursing from South Alabama. She has served three years as PTO president at CIS. They are active 225-261-8800 members of Bethany Church in Baker. Maya is a member of the Jr. Beta Club and 4-H. She is a singer and actress and has performed at breast cancer awareness events and at a fashion show sponsored by Mighty Moms, which fights childhood hunger. She has had leading roles in Aladdin Jr. and Little Mermaid at the Independence Park Theatre. She volunteers for March of Dimes walks and rallies and works for the Children’s Cup organization. As to her future, Maya said, “Being only 10 years old, I find it difficult to choose a career. I am still experiencing things that are helping guide me in what I might be best at. I do know I have an interest in a career in theatre and music. I also have a passion for careers such as psychology and medicine. I might be an effective political leader. My enthusiasm for writing will be expressed in any field I choose.” “I have been very blessed with a roof over my head, food on my plate, and God in my heart. It is my responsibility to share my gifts with those who need help.” Maya doesn’t watch much TV but loves to read books. She said spending time with her friends especially Faith, Morgan, and Rachel is one of her favorite things to do. “We are like the Four Mustekeers. Faith is so cute and smart. She’s a good listener and lets me talk a lot! We run errands together. Rachel is quiet at school but she has lots to say in private! She’s sweet and smart, and has cute freckles! Morgan is spiritually strong and bold. She is powerful and follows a straight path.” Maya and her mom live in Greenwell Springs. Maya loves to bake “without setting the kitchen on fire, which my mom did!” She also loves to crochet and is making a scarf and a blanket. “My mom is my best friend! She’s always there for me!” Maya said. The State Student of the Year will be announced Wednesday afternoon. Volleyball Tryouts Set for May 20-21 CENTRAL - CHS volleyball tryouts will be Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21 from 4-6 p.m. at Central Middle School. You must have a completed physical to try out. If you have any questions, please contact Michele LeBouef at [email protected] 6:30 p.m. Fridays Central Today Cox Cable Ch. 21 Wildcat Thursday, April 16, 2015 3 Central School Board Honors Outstanding Students Welding Team Champions World War II National Quiz Bowl Champions CHS Wrestling Champions CIS Winners of Video Contest CHS Bowling Champions Central High School Jazz Band CHS Cheerleaders • National Champs Academic All-State Justin Schopp CMS Chooses Dance Team for Coming School Year CENTRAL - Central Middle School is announcing the 2015-2016 Inaugural CMS Katz Dance Team! This will be the first ever Dance Team at CMS – and what an amazing team it will be! Auditions were held at the end of March. Coaches Leslie Pierce and Brittni Kennard say they are excited to introduce the girls who made the team: Layna Baker, Megan Bourke, Menyon Brister, Madolyn Brumfield, Tristen Cain, Layni Doucet, Myrissa Eisworth, Kyra Greely, Breanna Hardy, Riley Kuzina, Samantha Leblanc, Haley Major, Kaitlyn Mier, Kaylee Pendergrass, Janay Porter, Rylee Smith, Rachel Taylor, and Gabrielle Thibodeaux. Coaches Pierce and Kennard, along with the team members, will be promoting school spirit, pride, and leadership through the dance team. Along with dance technique and choreography, Pierce and Ken- Classifieds $6 for first 10 words. $10 for 11 to 20 words, $15 for 21 to 30 words. $20 for 31 to 40 words. $25 for one column inch classified display ad. Call 261-5055. Must be paid in advance. To pay by credit card, go to www. centralcitynews.us and click “Pay Now” on the left. Then email ad copy to [email protected]. Or mail or hand deliver check and ad copy to Central City News, 910 N. 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CMS BASEBALL — (1st row) Bat boy Caden Rogillio, (2nd row) Head Coach Cody Rogillio, Nick Noble, Owen Bertrand, Brant Chauvin, Gabe Baggett, Landen Thode, Eddie Pezant, Dawson Andrews, Joel King, Kyle Rogillio, and Assistant Coach Scott Hood, and (3rd row) Dalton McMorris, Parker Austin, Drew Lasseigne, Dalton Aspholm, Parker Evans, and Max Bryant. CMS finished the regular season undefeated at 9-0. Central Wildcat Thursday, April 16, 2015 5 CIS Receives National Recognition in Math Fourth and Fifth grade students who earned at least 5,000 stickers enjoyed blue raspberry slush and a visit from Sippy at Sonic. CENTRAL — Mrs. Rhonda Taylor, principal at Central Intermediate School, recently received a congratulatory letter from the president of Suntex International, the creator of the First In Math® Online Program. For the past several months, students at CIS have been playing First In Math® games at school and at home. Through the students’ hard work and determination, they have achieved a lofty goal. CIS has become a “Million Sticker School” for the 2014-2015 academic year. Only 30 of 5,000 participating schools nationwide have earned this distinction. In addition to this national rec- ognition, the top-earning students for the third nine-week period were recently rewarded with a blue raspberry slush, toys, and coupons complements of Sonic Drive In of Central City. Sippy the cup and Sonic owners Bryan and Bambi Crowson have generously provided treats each nine weeks as a way of celebrating with these students, all of whom have earned at least 5,000 stickers! These students are just a small representation of our next generation of thinkers, and their bright young minds are mastering skills and lessons that will help them grow into tomorrow’s responsible citizens and leaders. Judi Breaux’s entire 3rd grade class was rewarded for their hard work. Their total sticker count has earned them the first place spot in the entire state across all grades. Hohensee Family Donates Gliders and Helmets to CIS Ashley Stevens, Michael Stephens, CIS principal Rhonda Taylor, Elizabeth Wise, and Bailey Dehon CENTRAL —Central Intermediate School would like to send a great big Thank You to the Hohensee family. Every year the Hohensees host an elaborate Christmas display at their home on Sullivan Road and accept donations for a worthy cause. This year, they are helping CIS! With the monies they raised, the Hohensees purchased 17 Glider bikes and helmets and donated them to CIS.These specially designed bicycles do not have traditional pedals. They are intended to help the rider with balance, agility, and coordination. The generosity of the Hohensee family is greatly appreciated! — Rhonda Taylor, principal Reaching Central... and the World with Social Media Read Central Wildcat on-line or on your cell phone. 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(Center) The musical Grease performed by the students of Mrs. Fathing, Mrs. Greely, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Langlois, and Mrs. Sheldon. At right, ROTC member Keenah Jones reading to class. Littlest Wildcats Plant Garden, Dance, Read Together CENTRAL —Spring is blossoming at Bellingrath Hills Elementary. It is seen everywhere from spring activities around campus to growth in the student garden. Read on for a tour of what spring is looking like at the home of Central’s littlest Wildcats! On many days, Cathy Vickry’s kindergarten students are outside raking soil, planting seeds, tending the garden, and observing growth. Inside the school, several kindergarten classes have prepared and presented a Grease-themed show highlighting the year’s learning. Further inside, the minds of BHE’s students are in full bloom. Students in Pattie Birdsall’s kindergarten class and Paige Young’s pre-k class have partnered to read stories together. The pre-k students were so excited about the kindergarteners’ visit that they returned the favor by practicing reading their own books to a kindergarten class. Pre-k student Kam Meyers was especially excited because he got to read to his big sister. “It was fun!” he said. Kindergarten student Sarah Kate Perot was excited to meet other students and to see her teacher from last year. She was Sheree Gerald & Kerry Sheldon Nicole Andrews also impressed by the hard work of her pre-k friends. “I was kind of surprised that they didn’t get messed up on any of the words,” she said. Parents and students from other Central schools have also joined in the springtime fun. 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Each student taps his egg with another classmate until all eggs have cracked except for one: The Tanglewood faculty paquing Classroom Winner! Students bring one hardboiled egg from home for their classroom competition. Extra eggs are supplied by generous students and teachers to soothe the broken hearts of owners of broken eggs. Later in the school auditorium, all classroom winners from 1st Conner Lefleur and Kallei Williams grade and then from 2nd grade paque against each other until a grade level winner is declared. Finally the two grade winners paque for the grand prize: a large chocolate Easter bunny! This year’s winner from 1st grade was Emma Davidson in Ms. Collins class and 2nd grade winner was Morgan Johnson in Mrs. Tucker’s class. Emma Davidson won the overall school competition! Teachers couldn’t let the students have all the Easter fun. So a faculty competition was held, won by Mrs. Dana Duvall, a 1st grade teacher! 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John Arriaga, a guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, visited Tanglewood and spoke to several classes about his experience as a guard. He showed photographs, told of the history and significance of the tomb, and answered students’ questions. After leaving the Tomb as a guard, Sgt. Arriaga will continue his career as an Airborne Infantryman in the 4th Brigade 25th Infantry Regiment in Anchorage, Alaska. Thank you, Sgt. Arriaga, for your service and for allowing our students to experience history firsthand. HB599 by Rep. THIERRY — Extends the implementation timeline for the early childhood care and education network HB608 by Rep. JACKSON — Authorizes certain school districts to increase, with voter approval, their level of indebtedness HB648 by Rep. SCHRODER — Provides relative to access by parents and teachers to assessments administered to students HB653 by Rep. M.JOHNSON — Provides relative to exemptions from the requirements for school instructional time under certain circumstances HB662 by Rep. CARTER — Provides relative to the review of state content standards for public school students HB669 by Rep. REYNOLDS — Provides relative to required state assessments for public school students HB672 by Rep. HARRIS — Provides relative to the development, review, and adoption of state content standards and related assessments for public school students HB675 by Rep. KLECKLEY — Provides relative to the minimum ACT score for TOPS eligibility and caps TOPS award amounts HB694 by Rep. ABRAMSON — Provides relative to the sale of certain immovable property by and to the Orleans Parish School Board HB695 ABRAMSON — Provides relative to the loading and unloading of students on to and off of school buses HB708 by Rep. HUNTER — Relative to TOPS and academic excellence fees assessed by LSU; provides with respect to certain minimum criteria for eligibility, to authorized uses of program funds, to repayment of award amounts in certain circumstances, and to establishment of baseline award amounts; repeals waiver of academic excellence fees assessed by LSU HB714 by Rep. JAMES — Relative to charter schools HB718 by Rep. SCHRODER — Provides relative to the collection and sharing of certain student information HB720 by Rep. ADAMS — Authorizes the Board of Supervisors of the Community and Technical College System to enter into contracts with private nonprofit corporations for certain services. HB734 by Rep. SEABAUGH — Provides with respect to registration and regulation of certain child day care centers HB739 by Rep. JAMES — Establishes the Louisiana Education and Workforce Opportunity Program and Fund HB752 by Rep. P.SMITH — Provides relative to disciplinary actions against public school employees, schools, school systems, and school governing authorities relative to the nonparticipation of students in state assessments HB766 by Rep. ADAMS — Provides relative to the operations of public universities and exemptions from specified regulations HCR6 by Rep. PIERRE — Repeals a State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education rule HCR18 by Rep. CARTER — Provides for legislative approval of the MFP formula for the 2015-2016 fiscal year BR Camp Fair Expo April 18 BATON ROUGE - The 19th annual Camp Fair & Summer Vacation Expo will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at BREC’s Team Automotive Group Sportsplex on Perkins Road. This one-day event will include some of the best educational and recreational opportunities for residential and day camps, summer vacations, and school break options in the Baton Rouge area. Parents and children from toddlers to teens will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from camps to explore a wide range of opportunities for children and families. Entertainment will feature musicians, children’s entertainers, and outdoor activities including rock climbing. Attendees may bring skateboards and walking shoes. Parents can register to win over 50 door prizes that include free camp weeks for their children. This event is produced by Baton Rouge Parents Magazine. Education Bills Pending in State House, Senate Continued from Page 1 HB462 by Rep. COX — Provides relative to eligibility requirements for receipt of certain TOPS awards and a career diploma HB485 by Rep. H.BURNS — Provides for the designation of a public postsecondary education institution as a “Governor’s Military and Veteran Friendly Campus” HB502 by Rep. HENSGENS — Limits the time allowed for administration and the length of state assessments to public school students in grades three through eight HB505 by Rep. IVEY — Prohibits teachers first employed by a La. public school on or after July 1, 2015, from being eligible to acquire tenure and requires annual employment contracts for such teachers HB524 by Rep. OURSO — (Constitutional Amendment) Authorizes the creation of independent school districts HB537 by Rep. P.SMITH — Provides for use of certain school property HB542 by Rep. SCHRODER — Provides relative to required state assessments including prohibiting implementation of Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) and similar assessments HB543 by Rep. HARRISON — Provides relative to an accountability system for nonpublic schools participating in the voucher program HB546 by Rep. PRICE — Provides relative to courses of study or programs eligible for TOPS-Tech awards for certain students HB580 by Rep. GEYMANN — Provides for a formula to distribute the Department of Education’s discretionary appropriations to local public school boards HB598 by Rep. FOIL — Provides for implementation of the ABLE Account savings program for persons with disabilities State Senate SB28 by Sen. TROY BROWN — Requires public school governing authorities to inform students and parents of the homework assistance services offered through the State Library of Louisiana. (gov sig) SB31 by Sen. MORRELL — Authorizes surveys of public school students in Orleans Parish regarding risk behaviors. SB32 by Sen. MILLS — Requires that educator evaluations be based upon classroom observations and multiple quantitative measures of growth in student achievement. SB34 by Sen. CORTEZ — Requires passage of a test identical to the civics portion of the U.S. Naturalization Test to earn high school credit in Civics. SB43 by Sen. APPEL — Requires BESE to adopt rules in accordance with the APA prior to implementing certain programs, statements, guidelines, or requirements for conduct. SB48 by Sen. DONAHUE — Provides relative to the minimum ACT score for TOPS eligibility and TOPS award amounts. SB52 by Sen. APPEL — Re-creates the Department of Education. SB54 by Sen. BROOME — Prohibits suspension or expulsion of students in grades kindergarten through three. SB58 by Sen. APPEL — Provides relative to the Deaf Child’s Bill of Rights. SB65 by Sen. BUFFINGTON — Provides relative to postsecondary education management boards. SB69 by Sen. NEVERS — Requires the Dept. of Education to pay the cost of certain postsecondary remedial and developmental coursework required of public high school graduates. SB74 by Sen. PETERSON — Repeals the Louisiana Science Education Act. SB129 by Sen. NEVERS — Authorizes a local public school disrict to enter into an agreement with a higher-performing district to manage and operate one or more of its lowperforming schools. SB132 by Sen. NEVERS — Provides for the reverse transfer of academic credits and the award of certain credits to veterans and their spouses. SB153 by Sen. MARTINY — Provides relative to the Louisiana State Museum. SB155 by Sen. DONAHUE — Constitutional amendment to authorize the postsecondary education management boards to establish tuition and fee amounts charged by institutions under their supervision and management. SB166 by Sen. APPEL — Provides relative to the La. Competency-Based Education Program and the La. Education Assessment Program (LEAP) tests. SB175 by Sen. APPEL — Provides relative to regional distribution of postsecondary institutions and educational services. SB184 by Sen. F.THOMPSON — Provides for the threshold allowed for small purchase procurements under food and nutrition programs. SB186 by Sen. WALSWORTH — Provide relative to the enrollment cap for certain nonpublic schools participating in the Student Scholarships for Educational Excellence Program. SB203 by Sen. CROWE — Redefines “mileage one-way” for purposes of the bus driver operational schedule. SB247 by Sen. J.R.SMITH — Provides for in-state tuition and fee rates for veterans and qualified dependents enrolling in public postsecondary educational institutions. SB249 by Sen. WARD — Creates the School Choice Loan Fund. SB255 by Sen. MORRELL — Provides relative to sexual assault on college campuses. SB267 by Sen. CLAITOR — Provides relative to charter school funding. 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