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LA HB262
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tehmi Chassion
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AI Summary
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Students who complete all required Carnegie units for high school graduation must receive a diploma regardless of their performance on state-administered tests
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Removes the current BESE policy requirement that students pass certain end-of-course LEAP assessments to be eligible for a high school diploma
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Amends R.S. 17:24.4(F)(1) by adding subsection (k) to the Louisiana Competency-Based Education Program statute
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Sponsored by Representative Chassion for the 2026 Regular Session
Legislative Description
Prohibits requiring students to pass state-administered end-of-course (LEAP) tests in order to graduate from high school
STUDENT/ASSESSMENT
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
3/9/2026