Requests BESE to require public school governing authorities to provide instruction on safe and appropriate Internet use and develop a model Acceptable Use Policy for use in the public schools.
Requests the governing authority of each public elementary and secondary school to consider implementation of the salary supplement, as provided in law, in the form of a salary increase for certain national board certified school personnel.
Requests the Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs to convene a study group to assess affordable housing needs in our state and to research best practices and model programs to identify potential recurring revenue streams for the Louisiana Housing Trust.
Requests the Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs to study and make recommendations relative to issues related to exploring better ways to effectively deliver growth management techniques to stakeholders and to advance local, regional, and state policies in our state.
Resolves that a committee of five members be appointed to act with a similar House committee to notify the governor that the legislature has convened and organized and is prepared to receive his communications.
Requests members of the Senate to host an Obesity Awareness Walk within their respective districts and designates April 13, 2010, as "Obesity Awareness Day."
Commends Evan Kyle Cleland on being named to the 2010 All Louisiana Academic Team by Phi Theta Kappa and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System in recognition of his academic achievements.