Education

introduced · Louisiana · Senate May 25, 2026

SR 138: COMMENDATIONS: Commends and congratulates the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year from schools in Senate District 15 for their exemplary and dedicated service on Teacher of the Year Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year winners from schools within Senate District 15. It directs the Senate to honor these educators for their dedication and service during Teacher of the Year Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. The resolution lists the specific teachers being recognized and instructs that a copy of the document be sent to each of them.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill formally recognizes and honors teachers, directly supporting educators and their contributions to the education system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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introduced · Louisiana · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SR 79: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Child Care Association of Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

This bill designates Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Child Care Association of Louisiana Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. It aims to honor the work of childcare business owners, early childhood educators, and support staff in the state. The resolution specifically commends the Child Care Association of Louisiana and its president, Tara Emery, for their efforts to improve early childhood education. This is a ceremonial measure that recognizes the importance of quality childcare services rather than changing laws or policies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors early childhood educators and childcare providers, indirectly supporting the education sector by recognizing their vital role.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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passed · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HR 261: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 12, 2026, as A Day Without Child Care at the state capitol

This resolution designates Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as "A Day Without Child Care" at the Louisiana State Capitol to raise awareness about early childhood education challenges. The measure directly affects child care providers, teachers, families, and community members by encouraging them to participate in a statewide event that highlights workforce issues like low wages and high turnover. It does not change laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to support advocates calling for better pay and conditions for early childhood educators.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill raises awareness of early childhood education challenges and advocates for better conditions for child care providers and teachers.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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passed · Louisiana · House Apr 17, 2026

HR 127: COMMENDATIONS: Commends Teach For America for its efforts to improve educational outcomes for students in Louisiana and throughout the United States

This bill is a resolution that formally praises Teach For America for its work in improving education in Louisiana and across the United States. It highlights the organization's history, its network of over 70,000 leaders, and specific programs like the Ignite Fellowship that provide tutoring to students. The text does not create any new laws or change policies; instead, it serves as an official commendation from the Louisiana House of Representatives.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly commends Teach For America for improving educational outcomes and expanding access to tutoring.90% confidence

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passed · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HR 194: STUDENTS: Requests the Louisiana Department of Health and the state Department of Education to provide certain visual acuity screening data to researchers

This resolution asks the Louisiana Departments of Health and Education to share de-identified student vision screening data from 2018 to the present with independent researchers. The requested information includes details such as the year of screening, grade level, visual acuity results, and demographic categories to help analyze long-term trends in student eye health. While the bill does not change existing laws or require immediate action, it seeks to facilitate studies that could inform future decisions about student well-being and educational practices. If the agencies agree to provide the data, researchers will conduct the analysis and report their findings back to the legislature.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill facilitates research on student eye health to improve educational access and student well-being.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill facilitates data sharing to analyze student eye health trends, aiding public health research and future policy improvements.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · Louisiana · House May 26, 2026

HR 327: MILITARY AFFAIRS/NATL GD: Expresses support for continuing the Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program at Camp Minden and recognizes its importance to Louisiana youth

This bill is a non-binding resolution that expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' support for keeping the Youth Challenge Program at Camp Minden. It recognizes the program's value in helping at-risk youth develop leadership skills and achieve educational goals without changing any laws or funding. The resolution highlights the benefits of maintaining the program's location in North Louisiana for accessibility and community partnerships. It serves as an official statement of appreciation rather than a policy change.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expresses support for a youth program that helps at-risk students achieve educational goals and develop leadership skills.75% confidence

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signed · Louisiana · House Jun 8, 2026

HB 1203: EDUCATION: Provides relative to parent-driven learning microschools

This bill amends Louisiana statutes to create legal protections for parent-driven learning microschools and public school learning pods. It allows parents to group their children together for personalized education in private homes or other buildings without triggering zoning changes or additional fire safety regulations. The legislation also exempts these microschools from standard licensure requirements and clarifies that they cannot be forced to register with government agencies. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of public school learning pods to include small group instruction settings and directs the state law institute to update related terminology.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by legalizing parent-driven microschools and removing licensure barriers, allowing more flexible learning options.75% confidence

passed · Louisiana · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 209: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April as Deaf History Month in Louisiana

This Louisiana legislative resolution officially designates April as Deaf History Month to honor the contributions and achievements of the Deaf community. The measure encourages citizens, schools, and organizations to recognize Deaf culture and support efforts for greater accessibility and inclusion. By acknowledging milestones in Deaf history and the importance of American Sign Language, the bill aims to promote awareness and equal opportunity for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes Deaf culture and accessibility in schools, enhancing educational inclusion and awareness for Deaf students.85% confidence

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passed both · Louisiana · House May 28, 2026

HCR 81: SCHOOLS/ENROLLMENT: Requests that the state Department of Education conduct a study of options for public school systems facing declining enrollment

This bill requests the state Department of Education to study options for public school systems and charter schools that are experiencing declining enrollment. The key provision involves expanding the scope of the study to explicitly include charter schools alongside traditional public school districts. By adding "and charter schools" to the text in multiple locations, the legislation ensures that both types of institutions are considered when exploring solutions to low enrollment numbers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates a study to find solutions for declining enrollment, aiming to protect and strengthen public and charter schools.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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passed · Louisiana · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SR 68: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day.

This bill designates Friday, May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day to honor the program's forty-six years of service. The resolution formally commends the initiative, which pairs senior volunteers aged 55 and older with economically disadvantaged youth to provide mentoring and tutoring. By recognizing this specific date, the legislation highlights the program's role in supporting children with special needs and helping veterans' families while offering seniors a way to contribute to their communities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a program providing mentoring and tutoring to economically disadvantaged youth, enhancing educational access and support.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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