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LA HB271
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Wyble
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AI Summary
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Creates the Louisiana Commission on Foundational Education, a 19-member advisory body focused on literacy, numeracy, and family engagement for kindergarten through grade 8
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Abolishes the existing Louisiana Literacy Advisory Commission and transfers its records to the new commission
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Commission membership includes appointees from the governor, legislative leaders, BESE, higher education, classroom teachers, business organizations (LABI, Pelican Institute), Decoding Dyslexia Louisiana, and the Louisiana PTA
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State superintendent must convene the initial meeting by September 15, 2026; commission must meet at least quarterly and submit annual reports by March 1 to legislative education committees, governor, and BESE
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State Department of Education required to provide staff support; members serve without compensation except for per diem or expense reimbursements from their constituent organizations
Legislative Description
Creates the Louisiana Commission on Foundational Education and abolishes the Louisiana Literacy Advisory Commission (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
EDUCATION
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
3/9/2026