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LA HB256
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Aimee Freeman
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AI Summary
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School employees who qualify as mandatory reporters under Children's Code Article 603 must comply with all state laws governing mandatory reporters, including training and reporting requirements
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Mandatory reporter training must be completed annually between June 1st and August 31st through an online course provided by the Department of Children and Family Services
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Records of training completion must be provided to each entity where the employee works
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Charter schools are explicitly included under the mandatory reporter requirements, adding this to the list of public school laws from which charter schools cannot be exempt
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Enacts R.S. 17:421 and amends R.S. 17:3996(B)(24) to codify these requirements
Legislative Description
Provides that school employees are subject to existing requirements pertaining to mandatory reporters, including certain training provided by the Department of Children and Family Services
SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
3/9/2026