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Brumfield v. Dodd

All Louisiana nonpublic schools seeking state and federal funds must comply with the nondiscrimination requirements of Brumfield v. Dodd. The approval of an application verifies that schools are not racially segregated or do not use racially discriminatory policies and practices.

Application forms must be completed, notarized and returned along with a copy of the school's Articles of Incorporation (as on file with the secretary of State's Office), and proof of the school's policy of non-discrimination (as ad appeared in a public notice, such as a newspaper advertisement).

Brumfield v. Dodd applications are reviewed by the U.S. Department of Justice. State-approved nonpublic schools found to be Brumfield v. Dodd compliant are recommended for approval to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) during regularly scheduled Board meetings.

Annually, nonpublic schools must submit a Brumfield v. Dodd Compliance Report in order to maintain eligibility for state and federal funding.

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Nonpublic School Approval Questionnaire - New Applicants Nonpublic School Approval Questionnaire - Returning Applicants Nonpublic School BESE Approval Process Checklist Information - NPS 2025-2026 Approval with Brumfield v Dodd Information - NPS 2025-2026 Approval with Brumfield v Dodd - By District Guidelines for Public Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policies NPS Approval Process - Accreditation Organizations BESE-Approved Nonpublic Schools

2025-2026 Brumfield v. Dodd Application

All Louisiana nonpublic schools seeking state and federal funds must comply with the nondiscrimination requirements of Brumfield v. Dodd. The approval of an application verifies that schools are not racially segregated or do not use racially discriminatory policies and practices.

The Brumfield v. Dodd initial application must be completed, notarized and returned along with the school’s Article of Incorporation (as a file with the Secretary of State’s Office) and submitted with their BESE approval application.

BESE approved nonpublic schools must submit an annual Brumfield v. Dodd Compliance Report in order to maintain eligibility for state and federal funding, participate in the School Choice Program (SCP) and/or the Tuition Donation Credit (TDC) Program. This annual renewal application requires two forms of verification that publicize the school’s nondiscriminatory admissions policy by providing website screenshots of its announcements, including newspaper advertisements, and/or copies of any brochures or similar publications.

Brumfield v. Dodd applications are reviewed by the U.S. Department of Justice. State-Approved non-profit schools found to be Brumfield v. Dodd compliant are recommended for approval to the Board of Education and Secondary Education (BESE) during regular scheduled Board Meetings.

Nonpublic schools seeking Brumfield v. Dodd approval must complete one of the following applications:

2025-2026 Brumfield v. Dodd Initial Application

Brumfield v. Dodd Annual Compliance Report (Renewal)

Questions? Contact nonpublicschools@la.gov