The Louisiana Federation of Teachers and School Employees surveyed its membership on the proposed 2026 constitutional amendments and adopted the following positions.
Constitutional Amendment 1
LFT opposes Constitutional Amendment 1 because it weakens long-standing constitutional protections for state workers and makes it easier to politicize state jobs.
Constitutional Amendment 2
LFT opposes Constitutional Amendment 2 because it is not just a local Baton Rouge issue and could affect school funding calculations beyond East Baton Rouge.
Constitutional Amendment 3
LFT supports Constitutional Amendment 3 because it creates a path to permanent salary increases, leaves retirement benefits intact, and addresses part of the state’s debt to TRSL.
Constitutional Amendment 4
LFT opposes Constitutional Amendment 4 because it could reduce local support for schools and shift more of the tax burden from businesses onto individuals and families.
Constitutional Amendment 5
LFT did not take a position on CA 5.
PAR Guide to the 2026 Constitutional Amendments
Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, commonly known as PAR, publishes a nonpartisan voter guide explaining Louisiana constitutional amendments. The guide gives background on what each amendment would do and what a yes or no vote would mean.
Understanding CA 3: TRSL Member Webinar
On April 22, 2026, at 6:00pm CST, TRSL is offering a webinar for members who want to hear a direct explanation of how CA 3 works and how it would affect the retirement system: