SCHOOLS: Provides relative to high-dosage tutoring. (gov sig) (EG +$15,200,000 GF EX See Note)
SB 27 requires Louisiana schools to provide high-dosage tutoring to K-5 students who failed statewide reading/math assessments or scored below grade level in literacy/numeracy screenings. Schools must offer tutoring within 30 days of identification, using direct instruction aligned to grade-level content and formative assessments. Tutoring providers must use qualified tutors (with background checks and subject-specific training) using high-quality instructional materials focused on core grade-level skills. Schools must report student participation data to the state by June 30, with the Department of Education publishing annual reports by July 1. This applies directly to eligible students and school districts implementing the requirement.
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Read by title. Ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably.
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Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Education.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Patrick McMath
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