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LA SB459

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2026

Primary Sponsor

Regina Barrow

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Employees conducting investigations into allegations of child abuse or neglect must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university

  • Removes the department's duty to carry on research and compile information related to child welfare administration

  • Clarifies that child protection centers serve both abused and neglected children, adding "neglected" to existing statute

  • Changes language from "desirable" to only "necessary" for department rulemaking authority

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health & Welfare4/1/2026

Full Bill Text

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