Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HR361: COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana Department of Education 2026 Students of the Year Sanil Savita Thorat, Kaejha Mary-Anne Christine Stewart, and Melissa An Le
Status: Passed both chambers, May 27, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution To commend Louisiana Department of Education 2026 Students of the Year Sanil Savita Thorat, Kaejha Mary-Anne Christine Stewart, and Melissa An Le.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To commend Louisiana Department of Education 2026 Students of the Year Sanil Savita Thorat, Kaejha Mary-Anne Christine Stewart, and Melissa An Le. WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) honored twenty-four regional finalists and named three Louisiana Students of the Year during a ceremony at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center in Baton Rouge; and WHEREAS, each year, the LDOE and the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) recognize students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, and service; finalists include one fifth, eighth, and twelfth grader from each of the state's eight BESE regions; and WHEREAS, the 2026 overall honorees are Sanil Savita Thorat, Kaejha Mary-Anne Christine Stewart, and Melissa An Le; and WHEREAS, Sanil Savita Thorat is the Louisiana Elementary School Student of the Year; he attends Fairfield Magnet School in Caddo Parish Public Schools and is an accomplished speller who earned a place at the Scripps National Spelling Bee and received top honors at the regional level; he also completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge, has earned recognition in music competitions, competes as a runner, and performs piano in recitals at nursing homes, churches, and other venues; he aspires to become a doctor and volunteers with organizations focused on community wellness; and Page 1 of HLS 26RS-6023 ORIGINAL HR NO. WHEREAS, Kaejha Mary-Anne Christine …
Sponsors
- Phelps, Tammy (D, 3) · primary sponsor
- Turner, Christopher (R, 12)
Latest actions
- : Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Read by title, rules suspended, adopted.
Common questions
- What is HR361?
- HR361 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana Department of Education 2026 Students of the Year Sanil Savita Thorat, Kaejha Mary-Anne Christine Stewart, and Melissa An Le.
- What does HR361 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To commend Louisiana Department of Education 2026 Students of the Year Sanil Savita Thorat, Kaejha Mary-Anne Christine Stewart, and Melissa An Le.
- What is the status of HR361?
- Passed both chambers as of May 27, 2026. Latest action: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House. (June 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR361?
- Phelps, Tammy (D, 3), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR361?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HR361
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