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LA HB271

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Wyble

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Louisiana Commission on Foundational Education, a 19-member advisory body focused on literacy, numeracy, and family engagement for kindergarten through grade 8

  • Abolishes the existing Louisiana Literacy Advisory Commission and transfers its records to the new commission

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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