SCHOOLS/CHARTER: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education study and report relative to the voting threshold required for parental approval for the conversion of a preexisting school to a charter school

This resolution requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to study Louisiana's current parental voting requirement for converting preexisting schools to charters. The existing rule mandates a majority vote from parents of enrolled students, with at least 50% turnout, which rural schools report is difficult to achieve. The Board must submit a report with findings and legislative recommendations by January 31, 2026, to the House Education Committee. This study aims to assess whether the voting threshold better serves rural communities and aligns with charter school law goals. The resolution does not change current law but seeks input for potential future modifications.