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LA HCR14Expresses support for federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and memorializes congress to fully cooperate with these efforts
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Introduced
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
In Committee
03/25/2026
03/25/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To express support for federal efforts to eliminate the United States Department of Education and to memorialize the United States Congress to take such actions as are necessary to cooperate fully with these efforts.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution expresses support for federal efforts to eliminate the United States Department of Education, arguing that the department represents federal overreach and that states and local communities are better equipped to manage education due to their unique understanding of student needs and local values. The resolution cites the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people, and notes that despite significant federal spending on education, student reading scores have not improved. It also references President Trump's stated desire to eliminate the department and suggests that doing so would lead to more efficient taxpayer spending and better student outcomes. Therefore, this resolution urges the U.S. Congress to cooperate fully with efforts to dismantle the Department of Education and directs that copies be sent to congressional leaders and Louisiana's congressional delegation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Kim Carver (R)*,
Beryl Amedée (R),
Joshua Carlson (R),
Rick Edmonds (R),
Kathy Edmonston (R),
Chuck Owen (R),
Laurie Schlegel (R),
Last Action
Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading. (on 03/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HCR14&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453808 |
| Analysis - Digest of HCR14 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1454199 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1449291 |
| Analysis - Digest of HCR14 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1449292 |
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