The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Jeanne C. Johnston.
DIGEST
SB 246 Engrossed 2021 Regular Session Tarver
Present law declares the intent of the legislature to establish a world language immersion school to
provide an expansive and challenging educational experience for the students of the state. Further
states the legislature's finding that the development of a world language skills program and cultural
expertise are crucial in addressing the economic challenges facing the state, the nation, and the global
marketplace.
Proposed law retains these provisions.
Present law creates and provides for a 14-member exploratory committee to develop a plan regarding
the creation and establishment of an international language immersion school at the University of
Louisiana at Lafayette. Further provides for members of the committee to serve until such time as
the school is established and begins operation. Requires the committee to submit a written report and
implementation plan to the Senate and House education committees not later than March 31, 2013.
Proposed law repeals these provisions.
Effective August 1, 2021.
(Repeals R.S. 17:1970.32 and 1970.33)