Senate Bill No. 59 mandates that all city, parish, or local public school boards and postsecondary education institutions in Louisiana provide mental health counseling services for student athletes. Specifically, each high school must employ or contract with at least one licensed mental health counselor, while colleges must ensure similar provisions for their athletes. The bill emphasizes that these counselors will offer preventive and manageable counseling services to address the psychological and emotional well-being of student athletes. Additionally, the counselors must be available upon request from various stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and coaches.

The legislation also requires the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and the Board of Regents to establish guidelines for the implementation of these mental health services and to report annually to the legislature on the effectiveness of the program. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action if not signed.