All Democratic state legislators earn a passing grade
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Following the adjournment of the 2025 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, Democrats for Education Reform Louisiana (DFER LA) released its Legislative Scorecard, grading Democratic legislators against a slate of bills the organization supported or opposed.
DFER LA analyzed how legislators voted on a handful of instruments that DFER LA supported or opposed over the course of 2025 Regular Session, including:
– HB 51 (now Act 129/Young) – DFER LA supported
– HB 52 (now Act 48/Willard) – DFER LA supported
– HB 71 (now Act 51/Brass) – DFER LA supported
– HB 161 (now Act 152/Hughes) – DFER LA supported
– HB 372 (now Act 268/Hughes) – DFER LA supported
– HB 373 (now Act 187/Hughes) – DFER LA supported
– SB 71 (now Act 413/Foil) – DFER LA supported
– SB 207 (now Act 449/G. Carter) – DFER LA support
– SB 234 (now Act 455/Edmonds) – DFER LA opposed
“DFER Louisiana tracked numerous bills over the course of Regular Session, and we applaud these members on supporting Louisiana students and families by supporting legislation that expands postsecondary pathways, both for students still in high school and following graduation, ensures public charter schools have equitable access to facilities, and at the same time, combat legislation that seeks to dismantle the progress that’s been made over the last two decades,” said Terrence Lockett, Executive Director of DFER LA. “We look forward to working with legislators across the state in preparation for next year, to ensure we continue improving outcomes for Louisiana’s students and families.”
Based on DFER LA’s analysis, every Democratic state legislator earned a passing grade.
In the Senate:
– Sen. Regina Barrow, District 15: (A)
– Sen. Gerald Boudreaux, District 24: (B)
– Sen. Joseph Bouie, District 3: (B)
– Sen. Gary Carter, District 7: (B)
– Sen. Royce Duplessis, District 5: (B)
– Sen. Jimmy Harris, District 4 (B)
– Sen. Katrina Jackson-Andrews, District 34: (B)
– Sen. Sam Jenkins, District 39: (A)
– Sen. Jay Luneau, District 29: (B)
– Sen. Ed Price, District 2: (B)
– Sen. Larry Selders, District 14: (A)
In the House:
– Rep. Roy Daryl Adams, District 62: (B)
– Rep. Delisha Boyd, District 102: (A)
– Rep. Ken Brass, District 58: (A)
– Rep. Chad Brown, District 60: (B)
– Rep. Marcus Bryant, District 96: (B)
– Rep. Barbara Carpenter, District 63: (B)
– Rep. Robby Carter, District 72: (A)
– Rep. Wilford Carter, Sr., District 34: (C)
– Rep. Tehmi Chassion, District 44: (B)
– Rep. Adrian Fisher, District 16: (A)
– Rep. Aimee Freeman, District 98: (A)
– Rep. Kyle Green, District 83: (B)
– Rep. Jason Hughes, District 100: (B)
– Rep. Steven Jackson, District 2: (B)
– Rep. C. Travis Johnson, District 21: (C)
– Rep. Edmond Jordan, District 29: (B)
– Rep. Alonzo Knox, District 93: (A)
– Rep. Vanessa Caston LaFleur, District 101: (A)
– Rep. Mandie Landry, District 91: (B)
– Rep. Terry Landry, District 67: (B)
– Rep. Ed Larvadain, District 26: (A)
– Rep. Rodney Lyons, District 87 (A)
– Rep. Denise Marcelle, District 61: (B)
– Rep. Shaun Mena, District 23: (A)
– Rep. Dustin Miller, District 40: (A)
– Rep. Pat Moore, District 17: (A)
– Rep. Candace Newell, District 99 (A)
– Rep. Tammy Phelps, District 3: (B)
– Rep. Sylvia Taylor, District 57: (B)
– Rep. Daryl Joy Walters, District 4: (C)
– Rep. Matthew Willard, District 97: (B)
– Rep. Rashid Young, District 11: (B)
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About DFER LA
DFER LA supports elected leaders while in office to advance progressive public education policies, and holds them accountable—both while in office, and during the election cycle. Over the last decade, students in Louisiana have made tremendous gains, yet there is still work to do. Various coalitions of advocates, community members and school leaders continue to problem-solve for challenges within areas including education quality, equity, and a pronounced opportunity gap. DFER LA was formed in 2015 to address challenges, advocate for students who suffer because of them, and support candidates who are dedicated to creating better opportunities for all students.