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LA HB201
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dixon McMakin
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AI Summary
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Creates a State Seal of Fine Arts to be affixed to high school diplomas or transcripts of qualifying graduates from participating public schools
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Students must complete four credits in the same arts discipline (music, dance, visual arts, theater, media arts, or culinary arts) with a minimum 3.00 GPA in those courses
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Students must also complete an arts-related capstone performance or portfolio to qualify
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State superintendent of education must prepare and deliver the seal insignia to participating school governing authorities
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State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education must promulgate rules for implementation, including capstone requirements
Legislative Description
Provides for a State Seal of Fine Arts to recognize high school graduates who meet certain academic eligibility criteria (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
SCHOOLS/HIGH SCHOOL
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
3/9/2026