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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
LaFleur SB No. 635
Present law provides that the state superintendent of education, subject to the approval of the
State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, may set rental rates and usage fees for
the Cecil J. Picard Educational and Recreational Center.
Proposed law repeals present law and provides instead that in accordance with the provisions
of present law governing the administration of state lands, responsibility for the Cecil J.
Picard Educational and Recreational Center, including all lands, property, facilities,
equipment, or any other corporeal movable property that is part of the facility as of the
effective date of proposed law, shall be transferred from the Dept. of Education to the Dept.
of Public Safety and Corrections, office of juvenile justice. Proposed law additionally
provides that the office of juvenile justice shall exercise all powers, duties, functions, and
responsibilities in connection with the management and operation of the Cecil J. Picard
Educational and Recreational Center in Bunkie.
Proposed law provides that the deputy secretary for youth services may set rental rates and
usage fees for the Cecil J. Picard Educational and Recreational Center. Additionally provides
that the deputy secretary for youth services shall establish all rules and regulations necessary
for the operation of the facility consistent with the mission of the office of juvenile justice
and to provide opportunities for youths.
Effective July 1, 2014.
(Adds R.S. 15:905.1; Repeals R.S. 17:24.3)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Education to the
original bill
1. Makes technical corrections.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Changes the effective date to 1/1/15.
2. Makes technical corrections.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on House and Governmental
Affairs to the reengrossed bill.
1. Changes the effective date from Jan. 1, 2015, to July 1, 2014.