House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative Freiberg urges the Louisiana Department of Education to conduct a study on the challenges faced by public school systems experiencing declining enrollment. This decline has been linked to various factors such as lower birth rates, families relocating out of state, and increased enrollment in nonpublic schools and home study programs. The resolution highlights the potential consequences of declining enrollment, including budget cuts, school closures, and job losses, emphasizing the need for proactive planning to address these issues in the state's education landscape.

The resolution mandates that the Department of Education submit a written report of its findings and conclusions, along with any legislative recommendations, to both the House and Senate Committees on Education by March 1, 2027. The report should include strategies for public school systems to adapt their operations in response to declining enrollment, ensuring optimal educational outcomes for students, as well as any necessary state-level actions to support these school systems. A copy of the resolution will also be sent to the state superintendent of education.