HB661

Provides an exception for hiring the immediate family member of a school board member or superintendent for certain positions

Complete·5/15/26

Provides an exception for hiring the immediate family member of a school board member or superintendent for certain positions.

Louisiana HB661 provides an exception to the state's nepotism law for local school boards to hire an immediate family member of a board member or the superintendent as a custodian or paraprofessional. The family member must meet the required criteria for the position. The school board member or superintendent must recuse themselves from any decision involving the promotion or assignment of such employee.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

99 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs

Mar 24

9:00 AM

House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs

History

May 15

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 169.

May 15

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 13

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate.