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HCR 26

STUDENT/STANDARDS: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education incorporate the science of human growth and development into content standards and to provide curriculum and instructional materials on its website

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Beryl Amedée and 22 co-sponsors

Louisiana requests incorporation of human growth and development science into state education standards with curriculum materials posted online for transparency.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HCR 26

Legislative bill overview

HCR 26 is a non-binding resolution requesting that Louisiana's State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education integrate human growth and development science into its official content standards and make related curriculum materials publicly available on the board's website. The bill does not mandate implementation but formally asks the educational board to take these actions.

Why is this important

Human growth and development education affects what students learn about puberty, reproduction, and bodily changes during their school years. The availability and content of such materials influences both parental oversight and educational consistency across school districts, making it a recurring point of discussion in education policy.

Potential points of contention

  • Curriculum content specificity: The resolution doesn't define what "human growth and development science" should include, leaving room for disagreement over age-appropriate topics and scope (e.g., sexual orientation, gender identity, contraception methods)
  • Parental rights balance: Questions about whether published state curriculum materials adequately protect parental notification and opt-out rights
  • Religious and values concerns: Some stakeholders may view certain content as conflicting with family or religious values, while others argue comprehensive science-based education is essential

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

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