Maddy summarySCR 18 designates Tuesday, May 6, 2025, as Main Street Day at the Louisiana State Capitol. This resolution commemorates the Louisiana Main Street program and its efforts in revitalizing historic downtowns and commercial districts across the state.
Maddy summaryHCR 19 is a concurrent resolution that expresses the Louisiana Legislature's condolences on the death of former state representative Billy Wayne "Coach" Montgomery, acknowledging his contributions as an educator, coach, and public servant.
Maddy summaryHR 87 is a resolution that designates Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as Louisiana Arts Day in the state. The bill encourages all citizens to celebrate and support the arts as a cornerstone of Louisiana's economy, culture, and collective well-being.
Maddy summaryHB 201 expands eligibility for the R.E.A.D. (Reading Enrichment and Academic Deliverables) program. It makes all students in prekindergarten through fifth grade eligible if they attend elementary schools that have received a "D" or "F" school performance letter grade. The bill requires the state Department of Education to provide quarterly shipments of books and family literacy resources directly to these eligible schools. These schools must then distribute the materials to their students, with the department determining the content of the family literacy resources.
Maddy summaryHR 20 is a resolution that expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Steven "Steve" Joseph Miguez. It acknowledges his life, business career, competitive shooting achievements, and family.
Maddy summaryHB 5 requires Louisiana public school systems to use savings from the Teachers' Retirement System to provide permanent salary increases for teachers and other school employees starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Certificated staff, such as teachers and administrators, must receive at least a $2,000 raise, while non-certificated staff, including aides and clerical workers, must receive at least $1,000. The bill mandates that these salary increases include associated retirement costs and applies to employees on specific leaves, such as military or maternity leave, provided they remain in their approved positions. If a school district does not have enough savings to cover the full amount of these raises, the remaining cost is to be funded through the state's minimum foundation program formula. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that charter schools participating in the state retirement system must also comply with these salary increase requirements.
Maddy summaryHB 862 authorizes public postsecondary education management boards to set and raise tuition and mandatory fees for students, with specific limits on how much they can increase. A key provision requires that any payments or waivers related to mandatory fees (excluding tuition) must be included in the compensation packages for graduate students working as teaching, research, or curatorial assistants. The bill also includes several technical amendments that renumber list items and remove certain text regarding effective dates. These changes aim to clarify how public colleges and universities can manage their funding while ensuring graduate assistant compensation remains consistent with fee policies.
Maddy summaryHB 320 modifies the requirements for student instruction and teacher training in the state's public education system. The bill allows the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to create policies that mandate specific topics be included in what students learn and how teachers are trained. It also requires the board to evaluate the timing and frequency of teacher training to ensure it does not interfere with regular academic activities. This legislation directly impacts school districts, educators, and the state board by shifting certain instructional and training decisions to the board's authority.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends a previous resolution regarding the use of funds generated from alternative energy production in Louisiana's coastal zone. The specific change directs that $300 be allocated from these funds, replacing a previously blank amount. This adjustment affects the financial management of coastal energy projects by specifying a fixed sum for distribution. The measure does not create new programs but rather clarifies the exact dollar amount available for disposition under the existing framework.
