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LA SB180

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Regina Barrow

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Farm-Ed" pilot program to integrate controlled environment grow chambers and corresponding agricultural curriculum in kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms

  • Requires the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and Department of Education to collaborate on establishing the program

  • Mandates BESE and the Department of Education to adopt rules for determining participating schools and allocating funds

  • Implementation to occur as expeditiously as possible through any available funding source

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance5/27/2025
Education4/4/2025

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