Requires the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information to release certain criminal history record information to the Department of Children and Family Services
Appropriates funds for payment of consent judgment against the State of Louisiana, through the Department of Transportation and Development in the suit entitled "Micka and Tabatha LeBlanc, individually and on behalf of their minor children, Bryant LeBlanc and Brianne LeBlanc vs. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development & GoAuto Insurance Company"
Provides relative to program integrity in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (gov sig) (OR +$179,920 EX See Note)
Creates Language Equality and Acquisition for Deaf Kids (LEAD-K) Task Force to develop framework for assessing children who are deaf or hard of hearing to determine language skills and ensure kindergarten readiness (EN NO IMPACT See Note)
Provides for licensure requirements in adoption services. (8/1/24)
Recognizes the month of May as Foster Care Awareness Month in Louisiana
Transfers certain family and support programs from the Department of Children and Family Services to the Louisiana Workforce Commission and renames Louisiana Workforce Commission to Louisiana Works (RRF INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Requests state agencies administering public assistance programs to ensure that state employees enrolled in those programs are eligible for benefits