The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Cheryl Serrett.
DIGEST
SB 297 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session Barrow
Present law provides for public postsecondary education institutions to provide for safe campuses
and requires certain actions to ensure campuses are safe and that postsecondary education
administrators are accountable for providing the safe environment.
Proposed law amends certain definitions and imposes implementation deadlines. Requires the Board
of Regents to consult with the Louisiana Power-Based Violence Review Panel in developing the
annual report. Requires the annual report to also be sent to the Senate and House select committees
on women and children. Further changes the panel membership to include one Title IV coordinator
from each public postsecondary system.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 17:3399.12(5)(a) and (b), 3399.13.1(F), 3399.16(A) and (E), and 3399.18(B)(17), (E),
and (F))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Education to the original bill
1. Requires the Board of Regents to consult with the review panel in developing the
annual report and adds the Senate and House committees on women and children to
the report distribution list.
2. Adds members to the review panel.