The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Jeanne C. Johnston.
DIGEST
SB 28 Engrossed 2015 Regular Session Brown
Proposed law requires each public school governing authority to actively promote and provide
information to students and parents on how to access the after-school online homework assistance
services offered through the State Library of Louisiana and their local public library. Further
provides that the appropriate link provided by the State Library of Louisiana shall be included in
each school's student handbook and be posted on the home page of the website of each public school
governing authority and each public school that has a website.
Proposed law requires each public school to post the information required by proposed law in a
prominent location visible to all students on a daily basis.
Proposed law requires the state Dept. of Education to collaborate with the State Library of Louisiana
for the support, promotion, and maintenance of its after-school homework assistance services and
other instructional-related databases.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 17:182.1 and 3996(B)(39))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Education to the original bill
1. Removes BESE approved nonpublic schools from the provisions of the bill.
2. Specifies that homework assistance information be posted in prominent location
where it can be seen by all students on daily basis.