Rep. Julia Letlow (R., La.) is introducing legislation, obtained exclusively by the Washington Reporter, that would do allow teachers to spend more time educating students than on filling out paperwork.
Her latest bill, the Students Over Paperwork Act, continues her years of leadership in the education field. For years, Letlow worked Tulane University’s School of Medicine and at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and she currently serves on the House’s Committee on Education and the Workforce.
“Teachers are called upon to educate students, manage behavior, and foster lifelong growth. Given these significant responsibilities, our teachers deserve relief from the paperwork burdens and bureaucracy that often inhibit classroom teaching,” Letlow said, explaining why her legislation is necessary.
The bill would provide waivers to paperwork requirements in education required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Letlow’s bill also incentivizes states to participate in a Paperwork Reduction Pilot for special education teachers, codifying waivers proposed in President Donald Trump’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request.
Those paperwork waivers would not be allowed to affect any civil rights, safety or educational requirements, and also have to preserve the rights of children with disabilities.
