SCHOOLS/HIGH SCHOOL: Prohibits the use of an appeals process for certain students who fail to pass state-administered tests required for high school graduation

This bill prohibits high school students in Louisiana from using a portfolio appeals process to graduate if they do not pass required state-administered end-of-course exams. It directly affects students who might otherwise rely on submitting alternative work to demonstrate competency and earn their diplomas. The law mandates that neither the state board nor the education department can approve or implement any system allowing these students to bypass the standard test scores. However, the bill includes exceptions for students who are already eligible for graduation under the April Dunn Act, ensuring their existing pathways remain unchanged.