Creates a special committee of the legislature to study the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA)
House Concurrent Resolution 24 creates a special legislative committee to conduct a comprehensive study of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA). The committee is directed to examine LHSAA’s policies, governance structure, rules and regulations, and its impact on public, private, and parochial schools. The resolution specifically calls for review of school classification, transfer rules, academic priorities, and the overall fairness and consistency of the association’s athletic policies.
The committee is also tasked with investigating possible conflicts of interest involving LHSAA and school administrators or public officials, as well as the financial costs and benefits of LHSAA membership. It may review contracts and agreements involving the association, explore alternative governance models for high school athletics, and consider whether legislative changes are needed to create a more transparent, equitable, and academically focused system. The committee has subpoena power and other standing-committee-like authority, and must report its findings and recommendations by February 14, 2026.
HCR 24 does not directly amend the Louisiana Revised Statutes or change existing athletic regulations by itself. Instead, it establishes a temporary legislative study committee with authority to gather information, hold hearings, and review relevant laws, contracts, and LHSAA practices. Its practical impact is to place LHSAA governance and state oversight of high school athletics under formal legislative review, with the possibility of future legislation based on the committee’s findings.
The overall sentiment reflected in the resolution and its voting history is broadly supportive and reform-oriented. The bill passed the House and Senate overwhelmingly, with only a small number of dissenting votes in the House and unanimous concurrence in the Senate. The language of the resolution emphasizes fairness, transparency, academic priorities, and equity for schools and student-athletes, indicating strong legislative interest in scrutinizing LHSAA operations.
The main points of contention identified in the resolution are concerns about LHSAA’s transparency, fairness, and governance, including school classification, transfer rules, and the appearance of conflicts of interest between the association and school officials. Another area of concern is the financial burden of membership and whether the current structure best serves students, schools, and taxpayers. While the resolution itself is not overtly adversarial, it signals legislative skepticism toward the current LHSAA model and opens the door to possible reforms or alternative oversight structures.