House Resolution No. [insert number] urges local public school boards and charter school governing authorities in Louisiana to create and implement strategic plans for the management and security of school buildings and properties in the event of school closures due to declining enrollment. The resolution highlights the importance of considering the best use of these properties, addressing community concerns about safety and potential blight from vacant campuses, and exploring options for repurposing or demolishing buildings as necessary. It emphasizes the need for proactive planning to serve the interests of local communities.

Additionally, the resolution requests that school boards and charter authorities hold public hearings to gather input from various stakeholders, including students, parents, and community leaders, while also requiring them to submit written reports to the state Department of Education. These reports should detail currently vacant campuses and those expected to become vacant by the 2025-2026 school year, along with updates on strategic plans for managing these properties. The Department of Education is then tasked with compiling this information and reporting it to the House Committee on Education by March 1, 2026.