House Bill No. by Representative Freeman amends R.S. 17:3982(B)(2)(a) and enacts R.S. 17:10.7.1(J) to address issues related to schools returning from the Recovery School District and the management of overcapacity in school districts. The bill mandates that local school boards adopt a policy to define, monitor, and mitigate systemwide overcapacity, establishing quantitative standards based on student enrollment and demographic projections, programmatic seat capacity, and facility utilization targets. Additionally, the local superintendent is required to submit an annual report on the district's overcapacity status and recommend actions to mitigate it, with specific timelines for submission and implementation.

The bill also includes provisions that allow local school boards to terminate charter contracts early to address overcapacity and prohibits the opening of new schools in overcapacity areas. Furthermore, it exempts school districts from certain provisions when a school building is vacated during an overcapacity status, contingent upon the local superintendent's recommendation and school board approval. The amendments clarify the responsibilities of local school boards and superintendents in managing school capacity and ensure that charter schools are held accountable within this framework.

Statutes affected:
HB1003 Original: 17:3982(B)(2)
HB1003 Engrossed: 17:3982(B)(2)
HB1003 Reengrossed: 17:3982(B)(2)
HB1003 Enrolled: 17:3982(B)(2)