The bill amends and reenacts specific provisions of Louisiana law regarding the administration of medication and the performance of noncomplex health procedures in schools. It stipulates that no employee, other than a registered nurse, licensed medical physician, or appropriately licensed health professional, may perform noncomplex health procedures unless certain conditions are met. Notably, it allows for these procedures to be performed only if they are prescribed in writing by a physician licensed in Louisiana or any other state in the United States. Additionally, the bill clarifies that medication can only be administered to students with an order from a licensed physician or dentist, as well as a letter of request and authorization from the student's parent or guardian.

Key changes in the bill include the removal of the requirement for physicians to be licensed in an "adjacent" state, expanding the scope to include any state in the United States. This change applies to both the performance of noncomplex health procedures and the administration of medication, thereby broadening the eligibility of healthcare providers who can prescribe necessary treatments for students. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time period for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
SB56 Original: 17:1(B)(1)
SB56 Engrossed: 17:1(B)(1)
SB56 Enrolled: 17:436(B)(3), 17:1(B)(1)
SB56 Act : 17:436(B)(3), 17:1(B)(1)