LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: HB 352 HLS 21RS 670
Bill Text Version: REENGROSSED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: June 2, 2021 12:05 PM Author: HODGES
Dept./Agy.: Education
Subject: American History and Civics Instructions Analyst: Garrett Ordner
CURRICULA RE NO IMPACT See Note Page 1 of 1
Provides relative to required instruction in American history and civics in public schools
Proposed legislation provides additions to the list of topics on which public schools must provide information as part of
required instruction on the Founding Principles of the United States of America. Instruction must include national sovereignty
and “The ideas and form of government that make the American experiment unique.” Provides that such instruction may be
incorporated into an existing course. Requires the provision of age and grade appropriate instruction in civics to public school
students in grades Kindergarten through 8. Provides for the required founding principals and materials to be included in that
instruction. Repeals existing statute requiring study of the Declaration of Independence in elementary schools and the
Federalist Papers in high schools. Requires that textbooks and materials used in the instruction accurately reflect an
understanding of the history and values of the people of the United States and Louisiana.
EXPENDITURES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
REVENUES 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental expenditures as a result of this measure.
According to the Department of Education, the list of topics in the proposed bill are already reflected in both existing law and
social studies content standards.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
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Statutes affected:
HB352 Original:
HB352 Engrossed:
HB352 Reengrossed: