LAC 28:LXXIX.2108. Adding Electives to the Program of StudiesMiddle and Secondary

A. A school or school system shall develop a process for approving elective courses. This process shall ensure alignment with the curriculum and compliance with current BESE policy. 1. Electives shall enhance, expand, and/or refine the core curriculum. Elective courses shall not replace, duplicate, or significantly overlap the content of core curriculum or other approved electives. 2. Electives shall meet specific curricular goals of the school or school system. 3. Electives shall include challenging content that require students to extend the knowledge and skills acquired through the core curriculum. B. Each school or school system shall maintain records of all approved electives. C. LDE reserves the authority to require the school or school system to submit documentation regarding the course content, approval process and/or course evaluation of any approved elective.