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LA SB215
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Larry Selders
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AI Summary
- K-12 students may take up to 2 excused mental health days per semester with written notice from a parent/guardian at least 24 hours in advance; no doctor's note required unless absences exceed the 2-day limit
- Teachers employed by city, parish, or local school boards receive up to 2 mental health days per semester without loss of pay, requiring 24-hour advance notice to their principal
- All other school employees receive the same 2 mental health days per semester without loss of pay under identical notice requirements
- College and university unclassified and academic personnel receive up to 2 mental health days per semester without loss of pay, with 24-hour notice to their immediate supervisor
- Mental health days cannot be used on test dates, project deadlines, or during final exams unless a documented medical or psychological emergency exists; same-day requests are permitted for emergencies
Legislative Description
Provides for mental health days for faculty, staff, and students in public education institutions. (8/1/25) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Education.
4/14/2025
Committee Referrals
Education4/4/2025
Full Bill Text
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