The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) identifies school health and physical education (HPE) as part of a student’s well-rounded education, giving every HPE teacher an opportunity to elevate their program and gain support from their school and local community. ESSA requires broad stakeholder engagement in order to implement comprehensive and effective state and school district plans. Key contacts and stakeholder groups from your state are listed below. 
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) identifies school health and physical education (HPE) as part of a student’s well-rounded education, giving every HPE teacher an opportunity to elevate their program and gain support from their school and local community. ESSA requires broad stakeholder engagement in order to implement comprehensive and effective state and school district plans. Key contacts and stakeholder groups from your state are listed below. 

Key Contacts
Louisiana AHPERD- state association for HPE
Michael Comeaux, Dept of Ed HPE Specialist, 225-342-3500
Caroline Brazeel, Dept of Health PA Specialist, 225-342-5048

Department of Education Louisiana Believes
ESSA Information 
Department of Education Louisiana Believes
Department of Education, Health & Physical Education  

Education Stakeholders
Chief State School Officer
Louisiana PTA
Louisiana School Executives & Superintendents
Louisiana Principals
Louisiana ASCD
Governor John Bel Edwards

UPDATED 5/09/2018
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