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SR 77

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates Monday, April 13, 2026, as Social Work Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Larry Selders

Designates April 13, 2026 as Social Work Day in Louisiana to formally recognize and commend social workers for their contributions.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 4/16/2026.
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Bill Summary · SR 77

Summary of Senate Resolution SR 77 (Louisiana, 2026 Regular Session)

Purpose

  • Designates Monday, April 13, 2026, as Social Work Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
  • The resolution commends social workers in Louisiana for their service and contributions, aligning with the profession’s ethics and core values.

Key Provisions

  • Official designation: The Senate designates a specific day (Monday, April 13, 2026) as Social Work Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
  • Commendation: The resolution commends social workers in Louisiana for uplifting, defending, and transforming lives in various settings.

Context and Rationale

  • Highlights the role of social workers across multiple sectors, including hospitals, schools, child welfare agencies, community centers, and government.
  • Emphasizes the enduring commitment of social workers to human well-being, advocacy, and connecting individuals to essential resources.
  • References the Code of Ethics for social workers, stressing service, integrity, dignity and worth of every person, human relationships, and fairness.

Organizations Mentioned

  • National Association of Social Workers (implied partner in recognizing the profession’s contributions).

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primarily, social workers and the broader social work profession in Louisiana.
  • State legislators, state employees, and Capitol visitors may observe or participate in or acknowledge Social Work Day activities or recognitions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced and adopted in the 2026 Regular Session.
  • Action History: Introduced in the Senate on 2026-04-13, read by title, rules suspended, read second time by title, and adopted.
  • No fiscal impact, regulatory changes, or policy alterations beyond recognition and commemoration are described in the bill text.

Implications

  • Provides formal recognition of social workers’ contributions within Louisiana.
  • May foster public awareness and appreciation for the social work profession.
  • Could support related advocacy, educational, or ceremonial activities around Social Work Day at the Capitol.

If you’d like, I can compare SR 77 to similar social work recognition resolutions in other states or provide a brief note for stakeholders (e.g., social work associations) on potential events or proclamations tied to the designated day.

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

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