SCR 33 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: Creates the Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force.

This bill establishes a Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force within the Louisiana Education Department to oversee programs that connect students with real-world job experiences. The task force will be composed of representatives from various sectors, including school superintendents, business leaders, economic development organizations, and public charter schools. Recent amendments adjust the number of members from specific groups and clarify that one member must represent a medium-to-large business. The group is designed to coordinate efforts across urban and rural K-12 schools to improve workforce preparation for students.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Last action Jun 1, 2026
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What changed between versions

SCR33 Original SCR33 Engrossed · 5 edits · May 5, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was updated to reflect a new organizational structure for the task force, specifically adding the Louisiana School Boards Association as a required member and adjusting the number of representatives from other groups. These changes ensure broader representation of K-12 education stakeholders and align the membership count with the revised list of designating authorities.
Scope change
The scope of the task force's membership was expanded to include the Louisiana School Boards Association, and the representation numbers for several existing groups were adjusted to match the new list.
ELIGIBILITY

Added the Louisiana School Boards Association as a new designating authority required to appoint a representative to the task force.

REQUIREMENT

Reduced the number of representatives from the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents and Administrators from two to one.

Reduced the number of representatives from the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) from two to one.

Reduced the number of representatives from the Louisiana National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) from two to one.

Changed the appointment method for the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents and Administrators from being appointed by the president to being appointed in collaboration with the Louisiana School Boards Association.

Floor votes · Senate May 5, 2026 · House May 27, 2026

How they voted

340
Passed · 6 other
Total votes 40
May 5, 2026
D Democratic12
11 Yea 1
91% Yea
R Republican28
23 Yea 5
82% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
6
Committee
5
May 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays.
upper
May 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read by title, concurred in by vote of 95 yeas, 0 nays.
lower
May 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported with amendments (11-0).
lower
May 13, 2026
Committee
Read by title, recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
lower
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (9-0). To be recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
lower
May 6, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
lower
May 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate amendments read and adopted. Read by title and adopted by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays; ordered engrossed and sent to the House.
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rules suspended. Reported with amendments.
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced
Rules suspended. Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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