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LA HB386
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Emily Chenevert
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AI Summary
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Allows Type 1, Type 3, and Type 3B charter schools to be considered their own local education agency (LEA) for funding purposes with approval from the local school board
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Expands eligibility for direct per-pupil funding from the state board to include Type 1 and Type 3 charter schools, in addition to Type 2 and Type 3B schools already eligible under current law
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Requires charter schools acting as their own LEA to follow rules adopted by the local school board for funding purposes and statutory definitions
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Authorizes the state Department of Education to withhold 0.25% of fees charged to charter schools acting as their own LEA to cover administrative costs for financial oversight and monitoring
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Amends R.S. 17:3995 governing charter school funding under the minimum foundation program formula
Legislative Description
Provides relative to charter school funding (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
SCHOOLS/CHARTER
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
3/9/2026