SB459

Provides relative to the Department of Children and Family Services. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

Introduced·3/31/26
Ment Text

Louisiana SB459 amends the duties of the Department of Children and Family Services, setting minimum standards for personnel and establishing child.

Louisiana SB459 amends the duties of the Department of Children and Family Services, setting minimum standards for personnel and establishing child protection centers. The bill requires employees responsible for investigating child abuse or neglect to hold a baccalaureate degree. It also mandates the establishment of child protection centers across the state, providing care, treatment, and protection for abused and neglected children. These centers will coordinate funding from various sources and develop programs for volunteer participation and long-term solutions for child abuse.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Welfare Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Apr 1

Senate

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.

Mar 31

Senate

Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.