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SB 105

EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY: Requires that schools utilize a nationally normed assessment instead of the LEAP test for purposes of school and district accountability. (gov sig) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Abraham

SB 105 mandates Louisiana schools replace the LEAP test with a nationally normed assessment for accountability evaluation, potentially affecting school ratings and requiring substantial budget adjustments.

Title of substitute read and adopted; becomes Senate Bill No. 246.
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Bill Summary · SB 105

Legislative bill overview

SB 105 would replace Louisiana's LEAP (Louisiana Educational Assessment Program) test with a nationally normed standardized assessment for evaluating school and district accountability. The bill has been substantially modified during the legislative process, with a substitute version becoming SB 246. The change could have significant budgetary implications, as indicated by the fiscal note reference.

Why is this important

School accountability systems directly influence how education quality is measured, funded, and improved. Switching assessment tools affects teacher evaluation, student placement decisions, school ratings, and potentially state education funding distribution. This change could alter how Louisiana compares its educational performance to national standards and impact schools' ability to demonstrate progress under current accountability frameworks.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and implementation: Adopting a new nationally normed test requires purchasing new assessments, staff training, and potential system redesign, with unclear funding sources despite the fiscal note warning
  • Comparability and continuity: Switching away from LEAP disrupts year-to-year performance comparisons, making it difficult to track whether accountability changes actually improve educational outcomes
  • State autonomy vs. standardization: Replacing a state-designed assessment with a national one reduces Louisiana's ability to tailor evaluation to state-specific standards and priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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