HB201

Provides for a State Seal of Fine Arts to recognize high school graduates who meet certain academic eligibility criteria (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

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Louisiana HB201 creates a State Seal of Fine Arts for high school graduates who meet academic criteria in arts education.

HB201 establishes a State Seal of Fine Arts to recognize high school graduates who complete four credits in an arts discipline, maintain a 3.00 GPA in those credits, and finish an arts-related capstone performance or portfolio. The seal is affixed to the diploma or transcript of eligible students. The state superintendent of education prepares and delivers the seal insignia to participating school governing authorities, which maintain records to identify eligible students. The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education promulgates rules for implementing the seal program.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Education

Mar 25

9:00 AM

House Committee on Education

History

May 15

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 137.

May 15

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 14

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.