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HB 391

TEACHERS/EVALUATION: Amends the student growth component in the evaluation of teachers and administrators

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tehmi Chassion and 3 co-sponsors

HB 391 revises Louisiana's student growth evaluation component for teachers and administrators, effective August 1, 2025, altering how educator performance is measured and assessed.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 270.
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Bill Summary · HB 391

Legislative bill overview

HB 391 modifies how student growth is measured and weighted in Louisiana's teacher and administrator evaluation systems. The bill adjusts the student growth component of performance evaluations, which previously served as a significant factor in assessing educator effectiveness. These changes became effective August 1, 2025.

Why is this important

Teacher evaluation systems directly influence hiring, retention, promotion, and compensation decisions affecting thousands of educators across Louisiana. How student growth is measured shapes what metrics schools prioritize and can impact classroom practices, with potential ripple effects on student outcomes and school accountability ratings.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of student growth: The bill's specific methodology for calculating growth (value-added models, gain scores, or other measures) significantly impacts which teachers receive favorable evaluations regardless of actual classroom effectiveness
  • Equity concerns: Student growth metrics may disadvantage teachers in under-resourced schools or serving disadvantaged student populations with lower baseline performance, raising fairness questions
  • Implementation challenges: Schools must retrain evaluators and recalibrate systems by August 2025, potentially creating inconsistent application across districts during the transition period

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

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