HEALTH/LDH: Provides relative to the Louisiana State Interagency Coordinating Council for EarlySteps: Louisiana's Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities and Their Families (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

This bill moves the administration of EarlySteps, Louisiana's early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities, from its current location to the Department of Health. It establishes a state council to oversee the program, requiring that at least 40% of its members be parents of young children with disabilities or service providers. The council will be led by a governor-appointed chair and supported by an executive director hired to manage its daily operations. Additionally, the legislation updates the legal structure to ensure the council has the authority to manage its own budget and hire necessary staff.