The original instrument was prepared by Curry J. Lann. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Ann S.
Brown.
DIGEST
SB 355 Reengrossed 2016 Regular Session Cortez
Present law (R.S. 17:81) provides for the general powers of local public school boards.
Proposed law requires that any person purporting to enter into any contract on behalf of the school
district or schools under the board's jurisdiction, including but not limited to contracts with vendors
or contracts of membership in any private or quasi-public entity, comply with policies and
procedures adopted by the local public school board in effect at the time the contract is executed.
Proposed law specifies that it does not apply to any contract in effect on July 31, 2016, but shall
apply to any new contract, renewal or extension of an existing contract executed on or after Aug. 1,
2016.
Effective August 1, 2016.
(Adds R.S. 17:81(A)(7))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Specifies that proposed law shall not apply to contract in effect on July 31, 2016.
2. Specifies that proposed law shall apply to any new contract, renewal or extension of an
existing contract executed on or after Aug. 1, 2016.
3. Technical corrections.