HCR 28 Louisiana House · 2026 Regular Session

NURSES: Creates the Task Force on School Nurse Orientation

This bill establishes a Task Force on School Nurse Orientation in Louisiana to create a training program for new registered nurses entering public schools. The task force will review existing orientation programs, identify essential skills for school nurses, and develop recommendations for standardized training and mentorship opportunities. It will consist of nine representatives from various organizations including nursing associations, education agencies, and health departments, and must begin its work by August 1, 2026. The group will submit its recommendations to the legislature and will dissolve once its work is complete or by February 12, 2027.

Issues: ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

May 2026

House Passage

May 2026

Senate Passage

May 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action May 28, 2026

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What changed between versions

HCR28 Engrossed → HCR28 Enrolled · 3 edits · May 26, 2026

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an Engrossed draft to its final Enrolled version, which is the official text signed into law. The substantive policy content, including the creation of the Task Force on School Nurse Orientation, its specific duties, member composition, and operational rules, remained unchanged. The primary differences are administrative, such as updating the sponsor list to include additional representatives and adding the signatures of the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate.

TECHNICAL

The list of bill sponsors was updated to include Representatives Adams, Boyd, Chassion, Fisher, Dana Henry, Travis Johnson, Terry Landry, Marcelle, Martinez, Moore, Murray, Spell, and Taylor.

The document header was changed from 'ENGROSSED' to 'ENROLLED', indicating the bill has completed the legislative process and is ready for execution.

Signatures for the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate were added to the final page, authenticating the bill as law.

Floor votes · Senate May 26, 2026 · House May 11, 2026

How they voted

33–0

Passed · 7 other

Total votes 40

May 26, 2026

D Democratic12

8 Yea 4

66% Yea

R Republican28

25 Yea 3

89% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

May 26, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and concurred in by a vote of 32 yeas and 0 nays. Ordered returned to the House.

upper

May 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported favorably.

upper

May 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Read by title, roll called on final consideration, yeas 99, nays 0. The resolution was adopted and ordered to the Senate.

lower

May 6, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported favorably (12-0).

lower

Mar 23, 2026

Committee

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.

lower

1 primary · 12 co-sponsors