SB98

Adds certain school employees to the definition of "educator" relative to prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and student. (8/1/26)

Complete·5/14/26

Louisiana SB98 expands the definition of "educator" to include school resource officers and security guards.

Louisiana SB98 amends the definition of "educator" to include school resource officers and security guards, thereby expanding the scope of those prohibited from engaging in sexual conduct with students. This change aims to ensure that all school employees who interact with students are held to the same standards regarding prohibited conduct. The bill retains the existing prohibitions on sexual conduct between educators and students, effective August 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

99 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Judiciary C

History

May 14

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 207.

May 14

Senate

Effective date 8/1/2026.

May 13

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.