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LA SB459
Bill
Status
3/31/2026
Primary Sponsor
Regina Barrow
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AI Summary
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Employees conducting investigations into allegations of child abuse or neglect must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
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Removes the department's duty to carry on research and compile information related to child welfare administration
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Clarifies that child protection centers serve both abused and neglected children, adding "neglected" to existing statute
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Changes language from "desirable" to only "necessary" for department rulemaking authority
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Effective August 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides relative to the Department of Children and Family Services. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
CHILDREN/FAMILY SERVICES DEPT
Last Action
Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
4/1/2026