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LA SB64

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Valarie Hodges

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires both the school superintendent (or designee) and the parent or legal guardian to be present during the initial viewing of video/audio recordings from self-contained special education classrooms after a request is made

  • Mandates that any person who views a recording and suspects it shows a violation of state or federal law must report the suspected violation to the appropriate law enforcement agency

  • Amends existing law (R.S. 17:1948) governing cameras in special education classrooms by adding new disclosure and viewing requirements

  • Effective August 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provides relative to video and audio recordings from cameras installed in self-contained classrooms. (8/1/26)

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Education.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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