SCHOOLS: (Constitutional Amendment) Grants any legislatively created public school system the same treatment and authority granted to parishes for purposes of minimum foundation program funding and local taxing authority (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX See Note)

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to treat legislatively created public school systems exactly like parishes regarding funding and local tax powers. Under the plan, these school systems would gain the same ability to levy taxes and receive minimum foundation program money that parishes currently enjoy. The amendment includes a specific rule ensuring that any school system created before January 1, 2025, would not be subject to certain existing constitutional restrictions. By reclassifying these entities, the legislation aims to align their financial authority with that of other local government units in the state.