The Louisiana Legislature has established the K-12 School Safety Task Force to evaluate and enhance safety and security measures in public schools across the state. This initiative comes in response to growing concerns about school safety, particularly in light of recent national events that have highlighted vulnerabilities in educational environments. The task force aims to create a safe and supportive learning atmosphere for students and educators, with the hope that proposed reforms will lead to increased student attendance, improved trust in public schools, and a reduction in violent incidents.

The task force will consist of various stakeholders, including members from the Senate and House Committees on Education, law enforcement, educational associations, and community representatives. It is tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of school safety practices, requiring physical safety assessments every three years, and ensuring that serious threats are reported to the appropriate authorities. The task force is expected to submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature by March 1, 2026, and will be staffed by the Senate Committee on Education. Members will serve without compensation, and the task force will dissolve upon the submission of its report.