HB285

Authorizes a school board to engage in a cooperative endeavor with a credit union or bank to operate a branch at a high school

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana HB285 allows school boards to partner with credit unions to operate branches at high schools.

HB285 authorizes Louisiana school boards to collaborate with credit unions to establish branches within high schools. These branches will integrate into the required financial literacy course, offering students practical experience and skills in managing personal finances. The bill also retains existing provisions allowing school boards to permit school buildings for academic purposes outside regular hours.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Education

Mar 18

9:00 AM

House Committee on Education

History

May 15

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 147.

May 15

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 14

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.