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SB 65

Louisiana Senate bill in Session 2026R.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 8, 2026.

SCHOOLS: Provides relative to the conversion of preexisting schools into charter schools. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note).

Bill ID LA-2026R-SB-65
Session 2026R
Status in_committee
Committee floor action - Sched. for 4/13/26
Senate in_committee 2026-04-08
Education
Sponsor
Stewart Cathey , Jr.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-18 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-08 Status in_committee
2026-04-08 Latest Action Rules suspended. Reported favorably.
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