Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 522: SCHOOLS: Provides for approval for charter schools that specialize in vocational and technical education to meet workforce demands for high demand and high wage jobs. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Enacted Last action May 22, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 393.

Plain-language summary

SB 522 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate on April 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: SCHOOLS: Provides for approval for charter schools that specialize in vocational and technical education to meet workforce demands for high demand and high wage jobs. (8/1/26) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note). Primary sponsor: Rick Edmonds (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 393.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rick Edmonds (Republican). 8 co-sponsors.