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DIGEST
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of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 183 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Carter
Present law provides for academic plans for children committed to the Dept. of Public Safety
and Corrections (DPSC).
Present law requires the DPSC to submit the individualized education plan or individualized
learning plan to the court within 45 days of the child's admission to the secure care facility
and that a copy be provided to the parents or guardian of the child, the district attorney, and
counsel for the child at the time it is submitted to the court.
Proposed law requires that the child's individualized learning plan include vocational
training.
Present law requires, at least six months prior to the release of the child, DPSC to prepare
a written, individualized, and thorough transitional plan developed in collaboration with the
child and any agency or department assuming his custody, care, or responsibility.
Present law requires the transitional plan to address the needs of the child, including but not
limited to education, health, permanent connections, living arrangements, independent living
skills, and employment.
Proposed law adds the requirement that the transitional plan include vocational training.
Proposed law provides that the services included within the transitional plan shall be offered
to the child.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Amends Ch.C. Arts. 905.1(G) and 908(C)(3); Adds Ch.C. Art. 905.1(H))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary B to the
original bill
1. Deletes proposed change to the definition of "child" relative to delinquency
matters.
2. Adds vocational training component to the child's individualized learning
plan developed by the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections.
3. Adds requirement that the transitional plan developed by the Dept. of Public
Safety and Corrections, which is required to address the needs of the child,
include vocational training.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of
Criminal Justice to the engrossed bill:
1. Specify that the services included within the transitional plan shall be offered to
the child.
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