This bill directs the Louisiana Department of Health to create a plan ensuring managed care organizations reimburse for psychological services provided by doctoral-level psychologists. It specifically updates eligibility criteria to include those completing doctoral internships and clarifies the oversight body as the Board of Examiners of Psychologists. The legislation also expands the list of states whose practices serve as a reference for these reimbursement standards.
This bill is a commendation resolution that congratulates St. Luke's Episcopal School in Baton Rouge for receiving the U.S. Department of Education's National Blue Ribbon School designation. It recognizes the school's academic excellence and its success in serving a diverse student population from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The resolution formally acknowledges the school's achievements and instructs officials to send a copy of the document to the school's headmaster.
This concurrent resolution asks the U.S. Department of Energy to carefully evaluate the advantages of exporting liquefied natural gas. It highlights how these exports support Louisiana's economy and energy security while potentially helping global partners meet their climate goals. The bill urges federal regulators to avoid delays in issuing export permits, which could negatively impact the state's industries and the broader energy market.
This Louisiana Senate Concurrent Resolution asks the U.S. Congress to organize a special meeting of state representatives to propose a change to the Constitution. The goal of this proposed change would be to set a maximum number of terms that members of the House of Representatives and the Senate can serve. To make this happen, the resolution directs state officials to send copies of the request to federal leaders and other state governments to help reach the required number of states. If enough states join this effort, Congress would be obligated to hold the meeting to consider adding a term limit rule to the Constitution.
This bill creates the Comite River Diversion Canal/Amite River Basin Task Force to study how to finish the Comite River Diversion Project and reduce flooding in East Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Ascension Parishes. The task force will examine steps needed to complete the canal, acquire land, and plan flood mitigation while keeping the public informed. Members include elected officials, state agency leaders, and representatives from local industries, who must submit their recommendations to the legislature by February 2025. The group will operate without pay and will end once it submits its report or by April 2025, whichever comes first.
This concurrent resolution expresses the Louisiana Legislature's intent that laws regarding sexual abuse of minors should not have time limits on when victims can file lawsuits. It specifically addresses a recent court ruling that declared previous attempts to revive expired claims unconstitutional, arguing that such time limits do not create permanent rights for the accused. The bill asserts that the state has a legitimate interest in addressing child abuse by allowing victims to seek justice regardless of how much time has passed since the abuse occurred. Ultimately, it serves as a formal legislative statement supporting the removal of expiration dates for these specific legal claims.
This bill establishes a task force to study school start times and requires the State Department of Education to submit written reports on the findings. The task force will include representatives from various education and business organizations, with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber member serving as chair. The bill mandates that the task force and the department conduct their studies simultaneously and submit their respective reports. This measure directly affects school administrators, educators, and policymakers by creating a formal process to evaluate current start times.
This concurrent resolution asks the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to make suicide prevention and mental health education a top priority when creating new rules. It specifically requests that the board ensure these topics are included in teacher training and classroom instruction, even if a related bill removes specific legal mandates for them. The measure also directs the board to allow input from the public and advocacy groups during the rule-making process. Ultimately, this bill serves as a formal request to the education board to maintain focus on mental health support in schools.
This Louisiana concurrent resolution asks the Board of Regents and other public university leaders to carefully review the hiring of professors and instructors from countries designated as foreign adversaries. The request specifically targets positions involving scholarship and leadership, with extra caution advised for roles tied to national defense or intelligence research. While the bill urges vigilance against potential threats from hostile nations, it also affirms support for academic freedom and encourages cooperation with allied countries. Ultimately, the resolution serves as a formal recommendation rather than a law, aiming to prioritize the interests of Louisiana and the United States in university staffing decisions.
This bill directs the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to investigate creating an appeals process for high school students who fail state-mandated end-of-course exams required for graduation. The resolution instructs the board to explore various options, such as using nationally norm-referenced tests, while ensuring that any alternative pathway confirms a student's proficiency in state standards. To prevent conflicts of interest, the bill specifies that this process must be managed by an external entity, such as the state Department of Education or the school's governing authority, rather than the student's own school. The board is required to submit a written report with its findings and any legislative recommendations to the House and Senate Education Committees by March 1, 2025.
This concurrent resolution designates Wednesday, May 15, 2024, as LMA Municipal Day at the Louisiana State Capitol to honor local government officials. The measure directly affects the Louisiana Municipal Association and the hundreds of municipalities it represents, including cities, towns, villages, and parishes. It serves as a formal recognition of the association's 98 years of advocacy and the public service provided by municipal employees on that specific date. The bill does not alter laws or budgets but instead establishes a commemorative day to celebrate the dedication of local leaders.
This bill is a commendation resolution that formally recognizes the Montgomery High School softball team for winning the 2024 Louisiana High School Athletic Association Division IV Non-Select state championship. It highlights the team's achievement of defeating French Settlement in the final game and notes their history of appearing in three consecutive state tournaments. The resolution also extends praise to individual player Taylor Gongre and the coaching staff for their leadership and success during the season.
