SR 40 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

COMMENDATIONS: Recognizes and commends the members of the Louisiana School Boards Association and the 2026 board of directors.

This bill is a commendation resolution that recognizes the members of the Louisiana School Boards Association and its 2026 board of directors for their work supporting public education in the state. The resolution specifically names individual directors and officers from various parishes and school districts, acknowledging their volunteer efforts to advocate for students across Louisiana's public school systems. It directs the Senate to formally commend these individuals and requires a copy of the resolution to be sent to the association's executive director. This type of bill does not change laws or policies but serves to honor the contributions of school board leaders.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action Mar 30, 2026

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What changed between versions

SR40 Original → SR40 Enrolled · 3 edits · Mar 30, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized and enrolled, changing its title from a generic commendation to a specific resolution recognizing the Louisiana School Boards Association and its 2026 board of directors. The text was expanded to include detailed 'Whereas' clauses explaining the association's role and a comprehensive list of named board members, including officers and district directors. This change transforms the document from a brief acknowledgment into a formal record of specific recognition for the organization's leadership and membership.

Scope change

The scope expanded from a general commendation of the association to a specific recognition of named individuals and the association's operational details.

SCOPE

Added detailed 'Whereas' clauses describing the Louisiana School Boards Association's representation of 60 school systems and 630 elected members, and the governance structure of its board of directors.

Added a specific list of 2026 board officers and district directors, including names and their respective parishes or school systems, to be formally recognized.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document header to reflect the 'Enrolled' status and revised the title to explicitly name the Louisiana School Boards Association.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Mar 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Read by title and adopted.

upper

Mar 23, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors