LAC 28:CLIII.1525. Assessments

A. The LDOE shall develop a process for the annual administration of the following for participating students: 1. assessment in ELA and mathematics required pursuant to the school and district accountability system at the prescribed grade level; or 2. a nationally norm-referenced test or assessment in ELA and mathematics approved by BESE and provided by the participating school or, as applicable, service provider. B. Participating students not enrolled in a nonpublic school must encumber funds sufficient to cover the cost of assessment administration. C. Upon BESE approval, a participating nonpublic school or service provider may select an assessment substantially aligned with its program of study and the student’s grade level to be administered to participating students. D. A student with an exceptionality shall not be required to take any assessment from which the student would be exempt if enrolled in a public school. E. Each participating school or, as applicable, service provider that enrolls one or more participating students shall provide the following information to the LDOE no later than June 30, 2026, and annually thereafter no later than June 30: 1. a list of participating students who have taken an examination or norm-referenced test pursuant to this Section and the achievement results for each student; 2. For each participating student, the following shall be provided as applicable: a. highest score earned on ACT, CLT, SAT, WorkKeys, or ASVAB, if taken; b. an updated transcript in the state’s student transcript system for any student in grades 9-12 to include the number of college credits earned through dual enrollment and advanced placement. F. The LDOE shall develop a process for the collection and aggregate reporting of assessment results and shall ensure that the results of such assessments are provided to parents of participating students and the public.