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SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Jenkins

The bill designates May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors SUSLA Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day to recognize the program’s service without changing laws or funding.

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 68

Summary of SB SR 68 (2026 Regular Session) – Louisiana

Title

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Friday, May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors Southern University at Shreveport Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day.

Purpose and Intent

  • Recognizes and honors the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program operated through Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) in the Caddo and Bossier Parishes.
  • Acknowledges the program’s forty-six years of service and its role in mentoring, tutoring, and caregiving for economically disadvantaged youth and children with special needs or those affected by abuse/neglect.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution designates Friday, May 1, 2026, as AmeriCorps Seniors SUSLA Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day.
  • It commends the program for its service and impact in strengthening communities and promoting intergenerational connections.
  • It notes that AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparents provide one-on-one support to youth, including:
    • Mentoring and tutoring
    • Guidance to improve educational and behavioral outcomes
    • Support for children of veterans or those with deployed family members
    • Service to children with special needs or those who have experienced abuse or neglect
  • Emphasizes the broader mission of AmeriCorps Seniors to foster leadership, collaboration, and service across diverse communities.
  • The resolution is a formal commendation and does not create new statutory duties, funding, or regulatory changes.

Who/What Is Affected

  • AmeriCorps Seniors SUSLA Caddo/Bossier Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program and its volunteers.
  • The recognition and visibility of the program within Louisiana, particularly in the SusLA/SUSLA community and partner organizations.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and readings occurred in April 2026.
    • Read by title and adopted: April 14, 2026
    • Previously introduced and read for a second reading: April 13, 2026
  • The resolution serves as a formal commendation and is transmitted to AmeriCorps Seniors SUSLA Foster Grandparent Volunteer Program.

Impact Analysis

  • No changes to law, funding, or program mandate.
  • Provides ceremonial recognition that may enhance public awareness and appreciation for the program.
  • May support community morale and encourage continued or renewed volunteering and partnerships.

Additional Notes

  • Sponsored by Senator Sam Jenkins (co-sponsor), reflecting bipartisan or sectoral support for national service programs at the state level.
  • The document functions as a commemorative statement rather than a statute or budgetary measure.

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

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