House Bill No. by Representative Wyble proposes the establishment of the Louisiana Commission on Foundational Education, which will replace the Louisiana Literacy Advisory Commission. The new commission is tasked with evaluating and making recommendations to enhance foundational education policy, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and family engagement for students from kindergarten through grade eight. It will consist of 19 members, including appointments from various educational and governmental bodies, and will be supported by the state Department of Education. The commission is required to meet at least quarterly and submit an annual report detailing its findings and recommendations.

The bill also includes the repeal of the existing Louisiana Literacy Advisory Commission, transferring its records to the newly formed commission. The state superintendent of education is responsible for convening the first meeting of the commission by September 15, 2026. The bill amends existing law to reflect these changes, specifically updating the relevant statutes to incorporate the new commission's structure and responsibilities while eliminating the previous commission's provisions.

Statutes affected:
HB271 Original: 36:651(F)(8)