The 2025 Regular Legislative Session will convene at noon on Monday, April 14, 2025 - Final Adjournment no later than 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025
Download the NASW Louisiana 2025 Legislative Priorities. These priorities were created after review and input from the NASW-LA PACE Committee. They will be used to drive NASW-LA advocacy efforts and serve as the basis for the issues we will champion during this Legislative Session. Each priority reflects our dedication to advancing social work values, promoting equitable policies, and advocating for the well-being of both social workers and the communities they serve.
Click here for the 2024 Legislative Session Report
The special session will begin at 3 p.m. Nov. 6 and end no later than 6 p.m. Nov. 25, according to the proclamation issued by the Governor. Landry’s call covers a variety of fiscal topics, including revenue, taxes, spending, budgets and teacher pay raises, among others. The governor had announced his intention to call for a special session after revealing the state could face a budget shortfall next year, estimated at between $400 million to $700 million depending on the scenarios in play. If left unaddressed, that could mean major cuts to health care for the poor, elderly and disabled as well as significant budget reductions for state colleges and universities. In addition to the fiscal overhaul, the governor’s call permits lawmakers to introduce proposals involving “ crimes that are not subject to special juvenile procedures.” Read the full overview here.
August 2024: If you’re interested in learning more about the Social Work Compact, please sign up here to register to virtually attend the 2024 Social Work Commission Inaugural Meeting on Sep 17, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Central Time. The Louisiana Legislature passed the Compact this past session, and the LABSWE will manage and support the process of licensed Louisiana social workers practicing in Compact States. There are currently 17 states that have passed the Compact, and that number is growing. The 2024 Social Work Commission Inaugural Meeting is open to the public, and you can find the public notice for the meeting and the agenda here.
February 2024: Missed the NASW-LA Social Work Licensure Compact Town Hall on February 20th? Watch the recording now!
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