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LA SB327
LA SB327Provides with respect to French immersion education programs at K-12 schools and designates a historical French Bible at the Louisiana State Museum as the official state book. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
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Introduced
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
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. 17:273.3(B)(1) and (4) and to enact R.S. 17:273.3(B)(5) and R.S. 49:170.26, relative to educational curriculums and books printed in the French language; to provide with respect to the French immersion programs taught at public schools; to designate a certain French Bible in the Louisiana State Museum as the official state book; to provide for legislative intent; to recognize and acknowledge the state motto; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill strengthens provisions related to French immersion education programs in Louisiana's K-12 public schools, recognizing their benefits for students' English proficiency, academic achievement, and self-esteem, and highlighting their importance in preserving the state's unique bilingual culture, tradition, and history. Additionally, the bill designates a specific historical French Bible, published by Johannes Prevel and Jean Petit and housed in the Louisiana State Museum as the oldest edition of the Holy Bible in the museum system, as the official state book, acknowledging Louisiana's French heritage and its state motto.
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=SB327&sbi=y |
| Fiscal Note - SB327 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1448081 |
| Analysis - Digest of SB327 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1447522 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1447518 |
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