House Resolution No. ___, introduced by Representative Wyble, urges the Louisiana Department of Education to establish a task force dedicated to researching and recommending strategies for enhancing parent and family engagement in education. Recognizing the positive impact of family involvement on children's educational outcomes, the resolution calls for a diverse group of stakeholders to collaborate on identifying best practices and effective strategies to foster this engagement. The task force is tasked with exploring public-private partnerships and other considerations to improve academic outcomes through increased family involvement.
The resolution outlines the composition of the task force, which will include representatives from various state departments, educational organizations, and community groups. The state superintendent of education will oversee the task force's operations, including calling the first meeting by August 31, 2024. The task force is required to submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the House Committee on Education by December 31, 2025, at which point the task force will be dissolved. Members will serve without compensation, and a quorum will be necessary for conducting business.