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LA SB180
Bill
Status
4/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Regina Barrow
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Farm-Ed" pilot program to integrate controlled environment grow chambers and corresponding agricultural curriculum in kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms
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Requires the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and Department of Education to collaborate on establishing the program
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Mandates BESE and the Department of Education to adopt rules for determining participating schools and allocating funds
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Implementation to occur as expeditiously as possible through any available funding source
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Effective August 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Provides for a pioneering STEM technology program known as "Farm-Ed". (8/1/25) (EG INCREASE GF EX See Note)
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Last Action
Read by title. Ordered engrossed and recommitted to the Committee on Finance.
5/27/2025