This bill proposes an amendment to Article VIII, Section 13(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution to officially recognize the St. George community school system in East Baton Rouge Parish as a parish. This recognition would grant the St. George community school system the same authority that parishes have regarding the operation of school systems, including the ability to raise local revenues and secure funding for elementary and secondary education. The amendment also emphasizes that no state dollars shall be used in a discriminatory manner concerning educational opportunities.

The proposed amendment will be submitted to Louisiana voters for approval during a statewide election scheduled for April 18, 2026, with a contingency for a later date of November 3, 2026, if necessary. The ballot will ask voters whether they support granting the St. George community school system the same authority as parishes under the specified constitutional provisions, which include funding for educational resources and local revenue generation for schools.