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SR 21

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Recognizes Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Royce Duplessis

Designates March 17, 2026 as HBCU Day at the Louisiana State Capitol to ceremonially recognize the history, achievements, and contributions of HBCUs.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 3/19/2026.
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Bill Summary · SR 21

Summary of SR 21 (Louisiana) – 2026

Purpose and overall intent

  • SR 21 designates a specific day at the Louisiana State Capitol to recognize the historical and ongoing contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • The resolution establishes Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as HBCU Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
  • The measure is a ceremonial resolution, aimed at acknowledging HBCUs and their impact within Louisiana and the nation.

Key provisions and changes

  • Recognizes Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as HBCU Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
  • Serves as an official expression of commendation and recognition by the Senate (and presumably the Legislature) to honor the role of HBCUs.
  • The text identifies the occasion as a day to honor the history, achievements, and ongoing contributions of HBCUs to education, culture, and the broader community.

Who or what would be affected

  • Legislative bodies, state officials, and the general public in Louisiana are the primary audiences.
  • HBCUs in Louisiana and nationally benefit from formal recognition and ceremonial acknowledgment by the state legislature.
  • Events or ceremonies at the State Capitol on March 17, 2026, may be associated with the resolution and any related activities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced in the Louisiana Senate on March 16, 2026; Rules suspended; read second time by title and adopted on the same date.
  • Enrolled on March 23, 2026; signed by the President of the Senate and forwarded to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on March 19, 2026.
  • As a concurrent or joint expression, SR 21 does not appear to create new regulatory obligations or funding; it primarily serves ceremonial recognition.

Sponsor

  • Co-sponsor: Royce Duplessis

Potential impact and significance

  • Symbolic acknowledgment that may bolster awareness of HBCUs and their legacy within Louisiana.
  • Could complement broader educational and cultural initiatives by raising visibility of HBCUs at the state level.
  • May inspire related local events or commemorations on or around March 17, 2026.

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

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