DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 633 Original 2020 Regular Session Freiberg
Abstract: Requires certain state agency officials and employees to complete annual cybersecurity
awareness training.
Proposed law provides that the Dept. of State Civil Service shall create and implement cybersecurity
awareness training for state and local agency officials and employees and contractors who have
access to their agency's information technology assets. Additionally provides that each new state and
local agency official or employee with such access shall complete cybersecurity awareness training
within the first 30 days of employment. The cost of the cybersecurity awareness training shall be
paid by agencies employing state classified employees, by means of fees generated by the program,
and by means of any other funds made available to the Dept. of State Civil Service through the
federal government, nonprofit corporations, or any other source, public or private. Provides that the
department shall make the training available to local agencies at minimal cost.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 42:1267)