MUSEUMS: Provides with respect to French immersion education programs at K-12 schools and designates a historical French Bible at the Louisiana State Museum as the official state book. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

SB 327 designates the oldest French-language Bible in the Louisiana State Museum (a 1510s edition printed by Johannes Prevel and Jean Petit) as Louisiana's official state book. It also amends education law to formally recognize French immersion programs in K-12 schools, citing research that shows these programs improve English proficiency, academic achievement, and self-esteem for students. The bill emphasizes how French immersion preserves Louisiana's unique bilingual culture, history, and traditions. It does not create new funding or alter school operations but serves as a cultural acknowledgment. The bill is currently pending before the Education Committee (prefiled February 27, 2026).