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LA HB272
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kim Carver
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AI Summary
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Extends R.E.A.D. program eligibility to all students in prekindergarten through fifth grade enrolled at elementary schools that received a "D" or "F" performance letter grade in the most recent school year
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Requires the Louisiana Department of Education to provide quarterly shipment of books directly to qualifying low-performing schools
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Schools receiving book shipments must distribute the books and supplemental family literacy resources to each eligible student
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Supplemental materials must include resources designed to support at-home reading engagement, with the Department of Education determining specific content and format
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Adds to existing eligibility criteria which currently cover students who score below grade level on literacy assessments or are recommended by their ELA teacher
Legislative Description
Expands student eligibility for participation in the R.E.A.D. (Reading Enrichment and Academic Deliverables) program (OR +$2,600,000 GF EX See Note)
STUDENTS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
3/9/2026