Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB386: SCHOOLS/CHARTER: Provides relative to charter school funding (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Status: Signed into law, June 8, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 17:3995(A)(1)(introductory paragraph) and (4)(a)(ii), (H), and (I), relative to charter schools; to provide for charter school funding; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 17:3995(A)(1)(introductory paragraph) and (4)(a)(ii), (H), and (I), relative to charter schools; to provide for charter school funding; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 17:3995(A)(1)(introductory paragraph) and (4)(a)(ii), (H), and (I) are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §3995. Charter school funding A.(1) For the purpose of funding, a Type 1 charter school, Type 3 charter school, Type 3B charter school not acting as its own local education agency, and Type 4 charter school shall be considered an approved public school of the local school board entering into the charter agreement; however, a Type 1 charter school, Type 3 charter school, or Type 3B charter school, subject to the approval of the local school board and in accordance with rules the local school board adopts for such purpose, may be considered the local education agency for funding purposes and statutory definitions. A Type 1 charter school, Type 2 charter schools and school, Type 3 charter school, or a Type 3B charter school acting as its own local education agency shall receive a per pupil amount each year authorized by the state board each year as provided in the approved minimum foundation program formula. The per pupil amount provided to a Type …
Sponsors
- Chenevert, Emily (R, 66) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Effective date: 08/01/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 797.
- : Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, roll called, yeas 91, nays 0, Senate amendments concurred in.
- : Scheduled for concurrence on 05/27/2026.
- : Received from the Senate with amendments.
- : Rules suspended. The amended bill was read by title, passed by a vote of 33 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- : Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Votes
- House Vote on HB 386, CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS (#1592) (May 27, 2026): 91 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on HB 386, FINAL PASSAGE (#1112) (May 21, 2026): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 386, FINAL PASSAGE (#172) (March 30, 2026): 93 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB386?
- HB386 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): SCHOOLS/CHARTER: Provides relative to charter school funding (EN NO IMPACT See Note).
- What does HB386 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 17:3995(A)(1)(introductory paragraph) and (4)(a)(ii), (H), and (I), relative to charter schools; to provide for charter school funding; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB386?
- Signed into law as of June 8, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 08/01/2026. (June 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB386?
- Chenevert, Emily (R, 66).
- Where is the official record for HB386?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB386
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