Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 17, § 3804. Legislative oversight

(1) Meet, upon call of the chair, as often as necessary but not less often than twice a year. A meeting shall occur before the beginning of each regular session but after receipt of the proposed programs and budgets as required by the constitution. A meeting shall also occur during the year at an appropriate time to examine the quality of the programs to which trust fund monies were appropriated and allocated.

(2) Hold hearings on and review the proposed program and budget, including administrative costs, of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Board of Regents.

(3) Examine and report on the quality and efficacy of any expenditures made from the support fund designed to improve education.

(1) Review the policies and procedures used by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Board of Regents to award and allocate monies from the support fund.

(2) Adopt such rules and regulations with regard to its own functions and procedures as are consistent with the efficient conduct of its duties.

(3) Incur such expenses as are necessary for carrying out its duties and responsibilities in accordance with procedures established by the rules of the respective houses.

(4) Review program evaluations conducted by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Board of Regents and fiscal audits conducted by the Legislative Auditor.