Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 262: STUDENT/ASSESSMENT: Prohibits requiring students to pass state-administered end-of-course (LEAP) tests in order to graduate from high school

In committee Last action March 9, 2026: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.

Plain-language summary

HB 262 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: STUDENT/ASSESSMENT: Prohibits requiring students to pass state-administered end-of-course (LEAP) tests in order to graduate from high school. Primary sponsor: Tehmi Chassion (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tehmi Chassion (Democratic).