DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 97 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Smith
Abstract: Requires that the state child protection toll-free hotline number be posted on the website
of every public school.
Present law requires public school governing authorities to provide age- and grade- appropriate
classroom instruction relative to child assault awareness and prevention. Requires that instruction
be integrated into an existing required course and limits instruction
to what constitutes abuse or assault and how students may safely and confidentially report
abuse or assault to a school official. Requires such governing authorities to adopt rules and
regulations for the implementation of present law, which is applicable to all public schools,
including charter schools. Proposed law adds requirement that such rules and regulations include
a requirement that each public school post on its website the number for the child protection toll-free
hotline operated by the Dept. of Children and Family Services to receive reports of child abuse and
neglect.
(Amends R.S. 17:81(Y) and 3996(B)(35))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Education to the original bill:
1. Instead of requiring that the state child protection toll-free hotline number be posted on
a sign at every public school, require that it be posted on every public school's website.