July 28 2026 OPSB Legal, Legislative & Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting

The July 28, 2026 meeting of the NOLA Public Schools Orange Power School Board Legal, Legislative & Governmental Affairs Committee focused primarily on an overview of the 2026 legislative session and its impact on the school district. Key topics included the state budget allocation of $46.2 billion with over $4 billion for the minimum foundation program, legislative changes affecting teacher compensation, student discipline, special education burden of proof shifts, and behavioral health services in schools. The committee also discussed new laws requiring school safety measures, paid parental leave for educators, and policies on overcapacity and charter school enrollment. No specific procurement or contract awards were addressed, and no action items were taken during the meeting. The committee acknowledged ongoing engagement with legislative priorities and upcoming task forces related to school funding formulas.