Senate Committee on Education
April 8, 2026
2:00 pm
John J. Hainkel, Jr. Room
Adjourned
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 1, 2026
LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED
SB64
HODGES
SPECIAL EDUCATION
- Provides relative to video and audio recordings from cameras installed in self-contained classrooms. (8/1/26)
SB65
CATHEY
SCHOOLS
- Provides relative to the conversion of preexisting schools into charter schools. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
SB95
EDMONDS
SCHOOLS
- Provides for approval for charter schools that specialize in vocational and technical education to meet workforce demands for high demand and high wage jobs. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
SB178
ALLAIN
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
- Provides relative to the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. (8/1/26)
SB206
GREGORY MILLER
HEALTH SERVICES
- Provides for blood pressure testing in schools. (8/1/26) (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note)
SB304
EDMONDS
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
- Provides for accreditation for public colleges and universities. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
SB374
CATHEY
UNIVERSITY LA SYSTEM
- Provides for uniform procedure for the creation of college economic development districts for the University of Louisiana System in any municipality or parish. (gov sig)
SB504
GARY CARTER
STUDENTS
- Provides relative to individual graduation plans. (8/1/26) (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
SB518
FOIL
PUBLIC LANDS
- Allows Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College to buy and sell certain real estate. (8/1/26)
CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY COME BEFORE THE COMMITTEE
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