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LA HB1132

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kim Carver

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands minimum foundation program (MFP) funding eligibility to laboratory schools operated by any institution in the University of Louisiana System, not just the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and University of Louisiana at Monroe

  • Currently, only laboratory schools operated by LSU, Southern University, UL Lafayette, and UL Monroe qualify for MFP funding as public elementary or secondary schools

  • Each student enrolled in an eligible laboratory school receives MFP funding equal to the per-student amount allocated to the local parish school board where the school is located

  • Funds are allocated to the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System, which then expends them to operate the school

  • Amends R.S. 17:350.21(A)(1) to broaden funding eligibility across the entire UL System

Legislative Description

Provides for funding any laboratory school operated by a public postsecondary education institution in the University of Louisiana System through the minimum foundation program

SCHOOLS/FINANCE-MFP

Last Action

Rules suspended. Reported favorably.

4/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Education4/15/2026
Education4/1/2026

Full Bill Text

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