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passed · Louisiana · House May 21, 2026

HR 240: COMMENDATIONS: Commends AMIkids Baton Rouge for its work to empower youth

This bill is a commendation resolution that honors AMIkids Baton Rouge for its efforts to support youth in the community. It recognizes the nonprofit organization's long-standing work in helping students with academic struggles, learning disabilities, and behavioral challenges succeed. The resolution highlights the group's high success rates in education and career planning as reasons for the praise. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves to publicly acknowledge the organization's contributions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill commends an organization helping students with academic struggles and learning disabilities, indicating support for educational access and student success.85% confidence

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passed both · Louisiana · Senate May 28, 2026

SCR 76: COMMENDATIONS: Commends Dewain Strother on being inducted into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes Dewain Strother for his induction into the 2026 class of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. It directly affects Strother by having the state legislature acknowledge his nearly five-decade career as a teacher, coach, and educational leader in Sabine Parish. The resolution highlights his achievements, including founding the girls' basketball program at Florien High School and compiling over 1,200 wins, but does not create new laws or change any policies. The only concrete action required is for the legislature to send a copy of the resolution to Strother as a record of the honor.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a teacher/coach for career achievements, recognizing and celebrating educational leadership.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Teachers

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passed · Louisiana · House Apr 10, 2026

HR 98: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates April 8, 2026, as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the state capitol

This Louisiana House resolution designates April 8, 2026, as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the state capitol to honor the organization's work. The measure specifically recognizes three local chapters that provide one-on-one mentoring between adult volunteers and youth, as well as a program where high school students mentor younger children. By officially setting aside this date, the bill acknowledges the groups' efforts to improve academic outcomes and long-term success for Louisiana children. The text includes background information on the mentoring models used but does not create new laws or alter existing policies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors mentoring programs that improve academic outcomes and long-term success for youth, indirectly supporting educational access and student programs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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introduced · Louisiana · Senate May 13, 2026

SR 115: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as A Day Without Child Care Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

This resolution designates Tuesday, May 12, 2026, as A Day Without Child Care Day at the Louisiana State Capitol to raise awareness about early childhood education challenges. The measure directly affects child care providers, educators, and families by acknowledging the workforce crisis caused by low wages and high staff turnover in the sector. It serves as a symbolic gesture supporting the National Day Without Child Care initiative, which advocates for better funding and working conditions for early childhood educators. The bill does not change laws or allocate money but formally recognizes the date for advocacy and reflection on the state's child care system.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill raises awareness of early childhood education workforce challenges, advocating for better funding and conditions for educators.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill raises awareness of child care workforce crisis, low wages, and staff turnover, advocating for better working conditions.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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passed both · Louisiana · House May 28, 2026

HCR 97: CURRICULA: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, in consultation with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, study the feasibility of incorporating age- and grade-appropriate hunting education, conservation education, and shooting sports courses into curricula for public school students in grades five through twelve

This concurrent resolution asks the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to study whether it is possible to add hunting, conservation, and shooting sports classes to public school curricula for students in grades five through twelve. The study, which must be completed by March 1, 2027, will explore how these courses could fit into existing physical education programs or be offered as electives, covering topics like firearm safety, wildlife identification, and outdoor survival skills. The bill also considers whether completing such a course could lead to official Hunter Education Certification for students. Ultimately, the resolution directs the state education board and the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to investigate this idea and report their findings to the state legislature.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill proposes adding new educational courses on hunting and conservation to public school curricula, expanding student programs and educational access.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes conservation education and hunting to foster appreciation for wildlife and natural resources.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Conservation Wildlife

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passed · Louisiana · Senate May 7, 2026

SB 507: STUDENTS: Requires BESE to establish a uniform process to determine when a student is nonenrolled due to incarceration or unknown whereabouts in order to exclude the student from public school accountability calculations. (8/1/26)

This bill modifies state law to exempt charter schools from a specific requirement that currently applies to public schools regarding student enrollment status. Under the existing rule, schools must identify students who are incarcerated or have unknown whereabouts to remove them from accountability calculations, but this bill adds that rule to the list of mandates that charter schools do not have to follow. The legislation directly affects charter school administrators by relieving them of the obligation to track and report these specific student populations for accountability purposes. By amending the statute, the bill clarifies that charter schools are not required to exclude incarcerated or missing students from their enrollment counts in the same way public schools must.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill exempts charter schools from accountability measures regarding incarcerated or missing students, potentially weakening oversight and educational access standards.75% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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introduced · Louisiana · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SR 60: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

This bill designates Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as Big Brothers Big Sisters Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. It directly recognizes the state's Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations for their work in mentoring youth through one-to-one relationships and special programs like Big Futures. The resolution highlights the positive impact of these mentoring efforts on academic success and long-term outcomes for children and volunteers. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the three local chapters of Big Brothers Big Sisters in Louisiana.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes Big Brothers Big Sisters for mentoring youth, directly supporting academic success and long-term educational outcomes for children.85% confidence

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passed · Louisiana · House May 25, 2026

HR 303: COMMENDATIONS: Commends Spotlight Dance NOLA on the occasion of its tenth anniversary

This bill is a commendation resolution that honors Spotlight Dance NOLA for its tenth anniversary. It directly affects the dance organization by formally recognizing its contributions to youth development and arts education in New Orleans. The resolution does not change laws or allocate funding; instead, it serves as an official expression of appreciation for the organization's work in the Gentilly and Seventh Ward communities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors an organization providing arts education and youth development, indirectly supporting educational access.75% confidence

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passed · Louisiana · Senate May 25, 2026

SR 131: SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Commends and congratulates the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year from schools in Senate District 15 for exemplary and dedicated service on Teacher of the Year Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally recognizes and commends the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year winners from schools within Senate District 15 in Louisiana. It lists the specific educators receiving the honor and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to each of them. The measure does not create new laws or change policy but serves to publicly acknowledge the dedication of these teachers at the state capitol.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly commends and recognizes teachers, directly supporting educators and their dedication.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed both · Louisiana · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SCR 80: SCHOOLS: Creates and provides for a task force to study the minimum foundation program formula and recommend permanent, predictable funding for pay raises for teachers and support staff.

This bill establishes a task force to examine Louisiana's Minimum Foundation Program formula, which determines how state and local funds are distributed to public schools. The group will study ways to create a stable, permanent funding source for teacher and support staff pay raises, ensuring these increases are not dependent on temporary or one-time money. The bill directly affects school systems, educators, and taxpayers by aiming to replace uncertain, short-term funding with a predictable long-term solution. By analyzing the current complex funding structure, the task force will provide recommendations to improve clarity and sustainability for school budgets and employee compensation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a task force to secure permanent funding for teacher pay raises, aiming to strengthen school budgets and ensure stable fiscal support for education.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a task force to establish permanent funding for teacher pay raises, directly supporting educators and school stability.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a task force to secure permanent funding for teacher and staff pay raises, directly advancing worker compensation and job stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget School Funding Teachers

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