La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § I-1313

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-1313 - Local Education Agency (LEA) Student Transfer Appeals

A. In accordance with R.S 17:4035.1, if an LEA denies the student enrollment request of a prospective student for an intradistrict transfer, the parent or legal custodian of the student may request that BESE review the denied transfer request.

B. Requests for appeal shall be submitted by the parent or legal guardian, by certified, and addressed to:

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

Attn: Operating Manager

P.O. Box 94064, Capital Station

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

C. A copy of the form to request an appeal can be obtained:

1. from BESE's website;

2. by requesting a copy sent through the U.S. Mail; or

3. by means of facsimile.

D. Forms will be accepted annually, beginning April 1 and no later than July 31, unless the LEA transfer period extends beyond the deadline established in statute, and shall be accompanied by a copy of the LEA student transfer denial letter.

E. BESE will not consider a student transfer appeal in the following instances:

1. The student transfer request would result in the school or classroom exceeding enrollment capacity;

2. The student transfer request is submitted outside of the deadlines, outlined by the LEA policy regarding student transfer;

3. The student transfer request is not eligible based on the LEA transfer policy; or

4. The student transfer request violates the order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § I-1313

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 482087 (8/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6 and 49:953 et seq.