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BESE superintendent releases draft physical education standards for public comment; board hears federal waiver approval
Summary
State Superintendent Dr. Brumley told the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) the department has released draft physical education standards for public comment through April 15 and said the U.S. Department of Education approved a waiver that gives local education agencies added flexibility.
The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) heard a report from State Superintendent Dr. Brumley who announced that draft physical education standards have been released for public comment and that the public comment portal is open through April 15.
"We have released our physical education standards for public comment," Dr. Brumley said, urging educators and stakeholders to submit feedback by April 15. He said the standards were developed by work groups and committees aiming to strengthen PE expectations and promote lifelong fitness.
In the same report, Dr. Brumley told the board that the department "received approval from the feds for one of our waivers relative to returning education to the states," which he said will give local education agencies additional flexibilities in how they use certain funds. He said the department will provide training and support to local education agencies to help them understand and use those flexibilities.
Dr. Brumley also described a recent visit by U.S. Secretary McMahon to Louisiana and an in-auditorium civics exercise during which he said students performed strongly. "Doctor Clark's kids got every single question right," he noted, describing the event as an example of classroom engagement and civics emphasis.
Why it matters: The public-comment period sets the timetable for stakeholder input on a statewide standards change; the federal waiver and subsequent technical support could alter how districts deploy federal funds and use flexibility to meet local needs. The board did not vote on the draft standards at this meeting; Dr. Brumley said public feedback will inform next steps.
What’s next: The department said it will accept comments through April 15 and plans additional outreach and training for local education agencies on the approved waiver and its implications.
