Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HR398 — SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES: Requests that the state Department of Education study the costs associated with criminal background checks for teachers and other school employees and submit a written report to the House Committee on Education by March 1, 2027

Last action — Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requests a study on the costs of background checks for school employees.

This bill asks the state Department of Education to analyze the expenses related to criminal background checks for teachers and other school staff. A report summarizing these costs is to be submitted to the House Committee on Education by a specified date.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that school employees may see changes in employment policies based on the study's findings.

Summary

SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES: Requests that the state Department of Education study the costs associated with criminal background checks for teachers and other school employees and submit a written report to the House Committee on Education by March 1, 2027

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

  2. Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR398 do?
SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES: Requests that the state Department of Education study the costs associated with criminal background checks for teachers and other school employees and submit a written report to the House Committee on Education by March 1, 2027
Who sponsors HR398?
HR398 is sponsored by Aimee Adatto Freeman (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR398?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HR398?
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