House Bill No. 440, also known as the "Brandi Melissa Act," mandates that public schools in Louisiana incorporate instruction on eating disorder awareness and prevention into their existing curricula. The bill requires each public school governing authority to provide age and grade-appropriate instruction, which should be integrated into a required course such as health education or physical education, or another course deemed appropriate by the governing authority.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that each public school governing authority must adopt the necessary rules and regulations to implement this requirement effectively. This legislation aims to enhance awareness and prevention of eating disorders among students, promoting better health education within the school system.