BESE, through LDOE, is requesting a waiver of the requirements in ESEA section 1111(b)(2)(C) and the corresponding regulation 34 CFR § 200.5(b) during a two-year transition period over the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.

Louisiana is reducing the number of state assessments in high school from six to four, streamlining the testing experience for students and educators. Beginning with students entering ninth grade in 2026–2027, new comprehensive exams in English language arts and math will replace current multi-test formats.

New national Advanced Placement (AP) data released by the College Board shows Louisiana high school students are making significant progress. The share of AP exams where students have earned a score that qualifies for college credit has increased by 24.5 percentage points since 2021, representing nearly two-thirds growth in four years.

BESE, through LDOE, is requesting a waiver of the requirements in ESEA section 1111(b)(2)(C) and the corresponding regulation 34 CFR § 200.5(b) during a two-year transition period over the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.

Louisiana is reducing the number of state assessments in high school from six to four, streamlining the testing experience for students and educators. Beginning with students entering ninth grade in 2026–2027, new comprehensive exams in English language arts and math will replace current multi-test formats.

New national Advanced Placement (AP) data released by the College Board shows Louisiana high school students are making significant progress. The share of AP exams where students have earned a score that qualifies for college credit has increased by 24.5 percentage points since 2021, representing nearly two-thirds growth in four years.