Senate Committee on Education
April 23, 2025
2:00 pm
John J. Hainkel, Jr. Room
Adjourned
* Agenda Revised April 22, 2025, 4:41 pm *
Revision Notes:
Added SB 234
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 22, 2024, from Regular Session 2024
March 18, 2025
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
SB25
EDMONDS
SCHOOLS
- Constitutional amendment to grant the St. George community school system in East Baton Rouge Parish the same authority granted to parishes to operate a school system. (2/3 - CA13s1(A)) (OR +$3,000,000 GF EX See Note)
SB117
MIGUEZ
NUTRITION
- Prohibits the serving and selling of ultra-processed foods in public schools. (gov sig) (EG SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
SB121
SELDERS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- Provides for mental health screenings in schools. (8/1/25) (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note)
SB198
STINE
SCHOOLS
- Authorizes nonpublic school students to participate in public school activities. (8/1/25)
SB234
EDMONDS
SCHOOLS
- Creates and provides for the St. George Community School Board and school system in East Baton Rouge Parish. (See Act)
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
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