Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 342: EDUCATION/SPECIAL: Provides that a local education agency shall have the burden of proof in any special education due process hearing relative to the appropriateness of a student's current or proposed program or placement (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

Enacted Last action June 23, 2026: Becomes Act No. 943 without the Governor's signature.

Plain-language summary

HB 342 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 24, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: EDUCATION/SPECIAL: Provides that a local education agency shall have the burden of proof in any special education due process hearing relative to the appropriateness of a student's current or proposed program or placement (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX). Primary sponsor: Alonzo Knox (Democratic). It lists 40 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 23, 2026): Becomes Act No. 943 without the Governor's signature.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Alonzo Knox (Democratic). 40 co-sponsors.