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HB 1132

SCHOOLS/FINANCE-MFP: Provides for funding any laboratory school operated by a public postsecondary education institution in the University of Louisiana System through the minimum foundation program

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kim Carver

HB 1132 includes University of Louisiana System laboratory schools in state minimum foundation program K-12 funding, potentially redirecting education dollars to university-operated institutions.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 1132

Legislative bill overview

HB 1132 would extend minimum foundation program (MFP) funding—Louisiana's primary K-12 education funding mechanism—to laboratory schools operated by University of Louisiana System institutions. Currently, these lab schools operate outside the standard MFP funding structure. This change would integrate them into the state's base education funding formula.

Why is this important

Laboratory schools serve as both educational institutions and training grounds for teacher preparation programs at universities. Bringing them into MFP funding could stabilize their budgets, improve resource equity compared to traditional public schools, and potentially affect how state education dollars are distributed overall. The change also signals a policy decision about whether university-operated schools should receive the same funding protections as district schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding redistribution: Expanding MFP eligibility may require redirecting existing education funds, potentially affecting other schools or the overall funding formula
  • Mission alignment: Lab schools have dual purposes (education + teacher training); critics may question whether MFP—designed for traditional K-12 schools—properly accounts for their university research functions
  • Accountability standards: Integrating lab schools into MFP may subject them to additional state oversight and performance metrics designed for traditional public schools, which could conflict with their experimental mission

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

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