SR 21 Louisiana Senate · 2026 Regular Session

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

This resolution designates Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. It directly affects Louisiana's eight HBCUs by formally recognizing their contributions to education, community development, and state leadership. The bill highlights specific achievements of each institution, including academic programs, research centers, and notable alumni like Dr. Norman C. Francis. This is a commemorative measure that acknowledges past and ongoing contributions without changing laws or policies.

Issues: ✓ Education

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Mar 2026

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Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026

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SR21 Original → SR21 Enrolled · 2 edits · Mar 23, 2026

MINOR

The bill was converted from a draft to its final enrolled version, which involved significant reorganization of the text and the addition of specific achievements for each of Louisiana's eight Historically Black Colleges and Universities. While the core purpose of recognizing HBCU Day on March 17, 2026, remains unchanged, the enrolled version provides a more detailed and polished record of the institutions' recent accomplishments, such as new research centers, athletic championships, and major donations. These additions serve to highlight the unique contributions of each university to the state's economy and culture, strengthening the justification for the resolution.

Scope change

The scope of the resolution's content expanded from a general statement about HBCUs to specific commendations for each of the eight Louisiana HBCUs, detailing their individual recent achievements.

REQUIREMENT

Added specific paragraphs detailing recent achievements for Dillard University, Grambling State University, Southern University and A&M College, Southern University Law Center, Southern University at New Orleans, Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Southern University at Shreveport, and Xavier University of Louisiana.

TECHNICAL

Reorganized the document structure to include a formal title, sponsor name, and proper page numbering consistent with enrolled legislation, while removing draft identifiers.

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