Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HR379: COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana Department of Education 2026 High School Student of the Year Melissa An Le
Status: Passed both chambers, May 29, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution To commend Louisiana Department of Education 2026 High School Student of the Year Melissa An Le.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION To commend Louisiana Department of Education 2026 High School Student of the Year 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, Melissa An Le is the Louisiana High School Student of the Year; she attends Ruston High School in Lincoln Parish and was previously named Louisiana Middle School Student of the Year; she is an AP Scholar with Distinction and a National Merit Commended Scholar; she served as student body president, was elected state secretary of Future Business Leaders of America, and earned all-state recognition in speech and debate; she advocates for expanded access to science, technology, engineering, and math education through speaking engagements and national initiatives and has reached thousands through her "STEM to Bloom" video series; she also serves on the National Girls Collaborative Project board; and Page …
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, adopted.
- : Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Common questions
- What is HR379?
- HR379 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): COMMENDATIONS: Commends Louisiana Department of Education 2026 High School Student of the Year Melissa An Le.
- What does HR379 do?
- In its own words: A resolution To commend Louisiana Department of Education 2026 High School Student of the Year Melissa An Le.
- What is the status of HR379?
- Passed both chambers as of May 29, 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 HR379?
- Phelps, Tammy (D, 3), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR379?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HR379
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