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SR 37

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes March 23, 2026, as Thrive Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends Thrive Academy and the Thrive Foundation for their commitment to expanding educational opportunity for students across the state of Louisiana.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Larry Selders

Thrive Day recognizes Thrive Academy and Thrive Foundation for expanding statewide educational opportunities and student success in Louisiana.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/27/2026.
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Bill Summary · SR 37

Summary of Bill: SR 37 (Louisiana, 2026)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution recognizes March 23, 2026, as Thrive Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
  • It commends Thrive Academy and the Thrive Foundation for their commitment to expanding educational opportunities for students across Louisiana.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares March 23, 2026, as Thrive Day at the State Capitol.
  • Commends Thrive Academy for providing a public boarding school that serves students statewide and aims to prepare them for academic success, leadership, and lifelong opportunities.
  • Commends the Thrive Foundation for partnering with Thrive Academy and supporting initiatives designed to remove educational barriers and expand opportunities. Specific programs cited include Thrive Essentials, ThriveWithin, ThriveTogether, ThriveBeyond, and ThriveTomorrow, which focus on:
    • Student well-being
    • Family stability
    • Experiential learning
    • Workforce exposure
    • College and career readiness
  • Acknowledges that Thrive Academy’s student body comes from multiple parishes and legislative districts, illustrating broad state impact.
  • Notes that the Class of 2026 is the largest graduating class in Thrive Academy’s history, underscoring growth and impact.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Thrive Academy (public boarding school in Baton Rouge) and Thrive Foundation (supporting partner) are the primary beneficiaries of the recognition.
  • Thrive Academy students statewide (nineteen parishes, multiple Senate and House districts) are highlighted as the beneficiaries of expanded educational opportunities.
  • Members of the Louisiana Senate and, more broadly, the public at large are the audience for the recognition.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The resolution designates a specific day (Monday, March 23, 2026) for Thrive Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
  • The resolution includes formal commendations to Thrive Academy, Thrive Foundation, and Thrive Academy’s 2026 graduating class.
  • The resolution was introduced in the Senate during the 2026 Regular Session, with co-sponsorship noted (Larry Selders).
  • Action history indicates the measure was enrolled and transmitted to the Secretary of State after approval by the Senate.

Additional Context

  • While largely ceremonial, the resolution serves to publicly acknowledge and celebrate the collaboration between Thrive Academy and the Thrive Foundation and to highlight their role in expanding educational opportunities for Louisiana students.
  • A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to Thrive Academy and the Thrive Foundation.

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

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