SB522

Provides for approval for charter schools that specialize in vocational and technical education to meet workforce demands for high demand and high wage jobs. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Complete·5/22/26

Louisiana SB522 allows vocational and technical education charter schools to meet workforce demands for high demand and high wage jobs.

Louisiana SB522 amends the state's charter school laws to allow for the creation of charter schools specializing in vocational and technical education. These schools can enroll students without geographic limitations and may give preference to students whose parents or guardians work in the economic sector designated by the State Board of Commerce and Industry. The preference cannot exceed 50% of the school's total enrollment.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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2 Nay

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14 Absent

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History

May 22

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 393.

May 22

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 20

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.