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SCR 65

SCHOOLS: Creates the K-12 Student Success Pathways Task Force to study and make recommendations on a statewide plan for advising students on career and academic pathways in K-12 public schools.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rick Edmonds

Creates a Task Force to develop a statewide plan for K-12 guidance on career and academic pathways, aligning counseling, CTE, and college readiness.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate on 6/5/2026.
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Bill Summary · SCR 65

Overview

SCR 65 of the 2026 Louisiana Session creates the K-12 Student Success Pathways Task Force. The primary purpose is to study and develop recommendations for a statewide plan to advise K-12 public school students on career and academic pathways, with a focus on aligning instruction, guidance, and resources to support long-term student success.

Purpose and intent

  • Establish a state-level task force to examine how Louisiana K-12 schools can systematically advise students on career and academic pathways.
  • Generate recommendations for creating a cohesive statewide plan that integrates career awareness, academic pathways, and college and workforce readiness within K-12 public education.

Key provisions

  • Creation of the K-12 Student Success Pathways Task Force (the “Task Force”).
  • Charge of the Task Force: study current guidance practices, identify gaps, and develop a statewide plan for advising students on pathway options in K-12 public schools.
  • Develop recommendations likely to address:
    • Structure and content of career and academic guidance across grades K-12.
    • Integration with existing school counseling programs, career and technical education (CTE), and college readiness initiatives.
    • Methods for informing students and families about pathway options, prerequisites, and outcomes.
    • Standards, metrics, and accountability measures to track the effectiveness of guidance.
    • Professional development and resource needs for school counselors and staff.
    • Data collection, privacy considerations, and use of data to support pathway planning.
  • Timeline and deliverables: the Task Force is expected to study and produce recommendations for a statewide plan. (The bill text would specify procedural timelines, meeting schedules, and reporting requirements; the action history notes only that it has been read second time and referred to the Education Committee.)
  • Governance and operations: likely to specify membership composition (e.g., legislators, educators, administrators, industry partners, parents, students), meeting requirements, and reporting obligations to the Legislature.

Who would be affected

  • K-12 students in Louisiana public schools, by informing and shaping guidance on career and academic pathways.
  • School districts, schools, and district-level administrators responsible for guidance counseling and career readiness programs.
  • School counselors and academic advisors, who would implement or align guidance practices with the statewide plan.
  • Families and communities through improved access to information about pathways and postsecondary opportunities.
  • State and local educators and policymakers involved in curriculum planning, CTE programs, and student support services.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Read second time by title and referred to the Louisiana House Committee on Education (as of 2026-05-12).
  • The bill designates the establishment and duties of a Task Force; typical subsequent steps would include appointment of members, meetings, interim and final reports, and potential legislative recommendations.
  • As a concurrent or SCR (Senate Concurrent Resolution), it primarily directs study and recommendation rather than immediate statutory changes; final adoption would require concurrence and potential statutory implementation in subsequent legislation.

Potential impact

  • Provides a structured, statewide framework for advising students on career and academic pathways, potentially improving early exposure to pathway options and alignment with workforce needs.
  • Could influence counselor staffing, training, and resource allocation in schools.
  • May inform future legislation or administrative actions to implement a standardized guidance approach across districts.
  • Encourages collaboration among educators, families, industry partners, and policymakers to support student success outcomes.

If you’d like, I can incorporate any available bill text or committee amendments to refine the summary further.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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