HB262

Prohibits requiring students to pass state-administered end-of-course (LEAP) tests in order to graduate from high school

Introduced·2/23/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB262 would allow high school students to graduate regardless of their scores on state-administered end-of-course tests.

Louisiana HB262 would change the requirements for high school graduation by allowing students to receive a diploma even if they do not pass state-administered end-of-course tests. Currently, students must pass certain tests to be eligible for a diploma. The proposed law would permit graduation if a student successfully completes all required Carnegie units, irrespective of their test scores.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.

Feb 27

House

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.

Feb 23

House

Prefiled.