The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Cheryl Serrett.
DIGEST
SB 78 Reengrossed 2019 Regular Session Martiny
Present law provides for student behavioral health services to be provided during school hours if
requested and paid by a student's parent or legal guardian.
Present law provides definitions of behavioral health services, behavioral health providers, and
evaluators and includes a partial listing of services and occupations included in each definition.
Present law provides requirements for providers including liability insurance coverage, criminal
background checks, and reporting of students' progress. Further requires a written treatment plan.
Present law requires each public school governing authority to develop policies for implementation
of present law.
Proposed law retains present law and adds the definitions of "applied behavior analysis provider"
and "applied behavior analysis services" and includes "applied behavior analysis provider" in the
definition of "behavior health analysis provider" and "evaluator". Further includes "applied behavior
analysis services" in the definition of "behavioral health services".
Present law provides that present law shall not supersede the authority of a student's Individualized
Education Program team or Section 504 committee licensure or requirements established by federal
or state law.
Proposed law retains present law and further provides that present law shall not supersede the
licensure requirements for behavior health service providers as established by state law and La.
Department of Health regulations.
Proposed law provides that a behavioral health evaluation shall, in addition to other components,
include recommendations for applied behavior analysis services.
Effective August 1, 2019.
(Amends R.S. 17:173(B) and (C))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Education to the original bill 1. Adds definitions and licensure requirements.
2. Includes recommendations for applied behavior analysis services as a component of
a behavioral health evaluation.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Makes legislative bureau technical correction.