HB1146 - Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education
Summary
Louisiana House Bill 1146 passed the House on April 9, 2026, establishing the Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education and the Early Childhood Care and Education Commission. The bill, sponsored by Rep. John Wyble (R), was referred to the Committee on Education and reported favorably with an 8-4 vote before passage. These advisory bodies will provide recommendations regarding early childhood care and education policy in Louisiana.
What changed
Louisiana HB1146 creates two new advisory bodies: the Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education and the Early Childhood Care and Education Commission. The bill establishes their composition, duties, and authority to make recommendations regarding early childhood care and education programs in the state.
Affected parties including educational institutions, childcare providers, and state education agencies should monitor the formation of these advisory councils and any subsequent recommendations or policy guidance they produce. The councils may influence future legislative and regulatory activity related to early childhood education in Louisiana.
What to do next
- Monitor for appointments to the new advisory councils
- Review council recommendations as they are issued
- Coordinate with relevant state agencies on early childhood education matters
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ChangeBridge / Louisiana / HB1146 Passed HB1146 House Bill Passed 2026-03-31
Provides relative to the Advisory Council on Early Childhood Care and Education and the Early Childhood Care and Education Commission
Bill Details
State Louisiana
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26r...
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Sponsors
John Wyble (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-09 H Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading. 2026-04-08 H Reported favorably (8-4). 2026-04-01 H Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education. 2026-03-31 H Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
Committee Referrals
2026-04-01 H Education
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0000-00-00 Introduced 0000-00-00 Engrossed
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