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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 187
BY REPRESENTATIVE PIERRE
SCHOOLS/CHARTER: Requests that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary
Education study issues relative to the transportation of students attending charter
schools
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To urge and request the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, in2
collaboration with the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents, the3
Louisiana School Boards Association, and the Louisiana Association of Public4
Charter Schools, to study and explore all options for providing free transportation to5
students attending charter schools and to submit a written report of its findings and6
recommendations to the House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee7
on Education.8
WHEREAS, though the number of charter schools in this state is increasing, many9
students who wish to take advantage of these types of learning venues are being denied this10
chance because of a lack of transportation; and11
WHEREAS, in some cases, students are not able to attend due to parents' job12
situations and having no means of transportation; and13
WHEREAS, many students who want to attend charter schools are from families who14
cannot afford the cost of transportation to these schools; and15
WHEREAS, in some areas of the state, students are being provided free16
transportation to charter schools; and17
WHEREAS, state law, R.S. 17:158, requires public school boards to provide free18
transportation to all students attending school in the parish who live more than one mile from19
school; and20 HLS 14RS-4160 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, charter schools in Louisiana are public schools and receive public funds1
to operate; and2
WHEREAS, it is the duty and responsibility of the state to provide a quality3
education for all of its children and to take all steps necessary to ensure that every student4
who wishes to attend a charter school is given ample opportunity to attend by developing5
innovative transportation solutions that provide options for students wishing to attend such6
schools.7
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby8
urge and request the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, in collaboration9
with the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents, the Louisiana School Boards10
Association, and the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools, to study and explore11
all options for providing free transportation to students attending charter schools and to12
submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to the House Committee on13
Education and the Senate Committee on Education by not later than sixty days prior to the14
convening of the 2015 Regular Session of the Legislature of Louisiana.15
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in conducting such study, the State Board of16
Elementary and Secondary Education shall consider including the costs of providing such17
transportation in the minimum foundation program formula proposed for the 2015-201618
school year.19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the20
president of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the presiding21
officers of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents, the Louisiana School22
Boards Association, and the Louisiana Association of Public Charter Schools.23
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Pierre HCR No. 187
Requests the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, in collaboration with the
La. Assoc. of School Superintendents, the La. School Boards Assoc., and the La. Assoc. of
Public Charter Schools to study and explore all options for providing free transportation to
students attending charter schools and to report its findings and recommendations to the
House and Senate education committees prior to the 2015 R.S.