Louisiana SB441 amends prekindergarten program regulations, including child-to-staff ratios and safety standards.

Louisiana SB441 modifies regulations for prekindergarten programs, including child-to-staff ratios and safety standards. The bill sets specific child-to-staff ratios for different age groups, effective from the 2027-2028 school year. It also mandates that all prekindergarten programs, both public and nonpublic, comply with child safety and welfare standards. The bill allows the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to adopt emergency rules to implement these provisions. It also expands the definition of "camp" to include religious camps and after-school programs.

Louisiana SB441 amends prekindergarten program regulations, including child-to-staff ratios and safety standards.

Louisiana SB441 modifies regulations for prekindergarten programs, including child-to-staff ratios and safety standards. The bill sets specific child-to-staff ratios for different age groups, effective from the 2027-2028 school year. It also mandates that all prekindergarten programs, both public and nonpublic, comply with child safety and welfare standards. The bill allows the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to adopt emergency rules to implement these provisions. It also expands the definition of "camp" to include religious camps and after-school programs.