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LA SB82

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Beth Mizell

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Louisiana public schools (grades 1-12) to operate on a five-day consecutive school week, except for legal holidays

  • Exempts school districts that receive a performance score of "A" from the state Department of Education from the five-day requirement

  • Grandfathers any city, parish, or local school system already participating in a four-day school week on or before December 31, 2025, allowing them to continue that schedule

  • Effective upon signature by the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action

Legislative Description

Provides for a five-day school week for public schools with exceptions. (gov sig)

SCHOOLS

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

Education2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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