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LA SB240
LA SB240Provides relative to early learning centers. (gov sig) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
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Introduced
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 17:24.8(A)(2) and (B), 407.33(5) and (7), 407.34, 407.35(A), 407.36(D), 407.40(A)(7) and (B)(1)(b) and to enact R.S. 17:407.36(E), 407.42(A)(3), 407.51(A)(13), and 407.101(C)(1)(qq) and (rr), relative to early learning centers; to provide licensure requirements for all prekindergarten programs; to create a Type IV early learning center license; to provide for Type IV license requirements for early learning centers attached to a school; to provide for exemptions from certain licensure requirements for Type IV early learning centers; to provide for criminal background check requirements; to provide for Type IV early learning center mem
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing laws concerning early learning centers, which are facilities providing care and education for young children. Key changes include establishing a new "Type IV early learning center" license specifically for centers attached to a school, and outlining requirements and exemptions for this new license type. The bill clarifies that all prekindergarten programs must be licensed as early learning centers and adhere to child safety standards. It also introduces a new requirement for criminal background checks for employees of early learning centers, though Type IV centers may follow different procedures if they comply with existing school background check laws. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of an "early learning center" to include Type IV licenses and adds representatives of Type IV centers to advisory and commission bodies.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Education. (on 03/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=SB240&sbi=y |
| Fiscal Note - SB240 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1451780 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1445745 |
| Analysis - Digest of SB240 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1445765 |
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