SB82

Provides for a five-day school week for public schools with exceptions. (gov sig)

Chamber Passed·3/31/26

Louisiana SB82 mandates a five-day school week for public schools, with exceptions for top-performing districts and those already operating a.

Louisiana SB82 establishes a five-day school week for public schools, with exceptions for districts with an A performance score and those operating a four-day week before December 31, 2025. The bill maintains the current requirements for instructional time and school days. It becomes effective upon the governor's signature or if not vetoed, upon the lapse of time for gubernatorial action.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 35–1 · Mar 31
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

24 Yea

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66 Nay

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15 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 25

1:30 PM

Senate Committee on Education

History

May 26

House

Called from the calendar.

May 26

House

Read by title, returned to the calendar.

May 20

House

Notice given.