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Welcome to the Louisiana Department of Education

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) serves over 800,000 students in a growing portfolio of educational settings. As the state agency that oversees early childhood and K-12 education in Louisiana, the LDOE is committed to providing every child with the opportunities they need to graduate high school ready to succeed in a career, college, or service. The LDOE is responsible for a variety of services such as policy and regulations, funding, school oversight, research, and training.

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About the Louisiana Department of Education

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) provides guidance and support to all publicly funded early childhood centers and elementary and secondary schools in Louisiana. Specifically, the department provides tools and resources to schools and school systems to support classroom instruction, assessments, workforce development and college and career preparation. Additionally, the department provides families and the public with transparent reporting of center, school, and school system performance and quality through the Louisiana School Finder.

To stay connected with the LDOE and receive updates on our work and our resources, visit our newsroom and our newsletter subscriptions page.

Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)

The LDOE is the administrative arm of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). BESE was established by the 1974 Louisiana Constitution. The Board is composed of 11 members: eight elected by the citizens of Louisiana’s eight BESE districts, and three appointed by the governor of Louisiana to represent the state at-large. Together, these members adopt and enact policies governing the elementary and secondary schools of Louisiana.

Louisiana's Education Priorities

Louisiana's education priorities maintain a clear focus on what matters most for academic achievement.

Early childhood leading to kindergarten readiness
Literacy instruction aligned to the Science of Reading
Math instruction from foundational to advanced skills
Opportunities ensuring a meaningful high school experience
An effective teacher for every student
Expand educational choice for students and families

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Louisiana State Superintendent

Dr. Cade Brumley

Dr. Brumley is a Louisiana native who has dedicated his career to serving children, parents, and educators.

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Louisiana's Education Priorities

From being ready to learn on the first day of kindergarten to thriving in a career, college

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Careers at LDOE

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State Advisory Groups

The LDOE facilitates over a dozen councils, committees, task forces, and other groups.

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“Louisiana will always stand up against an abuse of power by a federal agency”

(BATON ROUGE, LA) - The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is a plaintiff in the lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education’s expansion of Title IX to include gender identity. U.S. District Court Judge Terry Doughty issued a preliminary injunction today against the new Title IX rules. This injunction prevents the new rules from going into effect pending further review by the district court. Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley released the following statement:

“Judge Doughty’s ruling supports the well established original intent of Title IX, protects children, and restores equal opportunity for women and girls. Louisiana will always stand up against an abuse of power by a federal agency.”

Dr. Brumley was among the first state leaders to oppose the changes. Prior to joining the lawsuit, he advised school systems to not alter their policies or procedures based on the new rules. In addition to the LDOE, over a dozen Louisiana school systems joined the lawsuit. School systems are still being advised to disregard the new Title IX rules.

“We’re thankful for the common sense decision from the judge,” said Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) President Ronnie Morris. “I stand to protect the long standing provisions of Title IX.”

Louisiana was the first state to file a lawsuit challenging the 2024 Rule, and this is the first federal court decision to enjoin enforcement of the rule change. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill shared the following statement:

“This is a victory for women and girls. When Joe Biden forced his illegal and radical gender ideology on America, Louisiana said NO! Along with Idaho, Mississippi, and Montana, states are fighting back in defense of the law, the safety and prosperity of women and girls, and basic American values,” said Attorney General Liz Murrill.

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