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HB 246

SCHOOLS/LA MATH, SCIENCE: Provides relative to the salary schedule for employees of the Jimmy D. Long, Sr. School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) and for the funding of these salaries (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Beryl Amedée

HB 246 establishes a new salary schedule for LSMSA employees with dedicated state funding, effective August 1, 2025, to support competitive compensation at Louisiana's selective STEM magnet school.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 167.
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Bill Summary · HB 246

Legislative bill overview

HB 246 establishes a new salary schedule for employees at Louisiana's Jimmy D. Long, Sr. School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) and provides dedicated funding to support these salaries. The bill became effective August 1, 2025, and was signed into law in June 2025.

Why is this important

LSMSA is Louisiana's selective public magnet school for advanced math and science students. Updating the salary schedule directly affects the school's ability to recruit and retain qualified teachers and staff, which impacts educational quality for high-achieving students in these critical STEM fields. Establishing dedicated funding ensures the salary commitments are financially sustainable.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source unclear: The bill notation indicates "EN NO IMPACT," suggesting minimal fiscal impact, but the actual funding mechanism for the salary increases is not specified in available details
  • Equity questions: Specialized funding for one school may raise questions about resource allocation across Louisiana's broader K-12 system
  • Salary competitiveness: Without seeing the actual schedule, it's unclear whether increases are sufficient to address teacher shortages in STEM fields or simply modest adjustments

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

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