LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: HB 872 HLS 24RS 1606
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: May 30, 2024 1:18 PM Author: MILLER, D.
Dept./Agy.: EDUCATION
Subject: Behavioral health services for students during school hours Analyst: Julie Silva
STUDENTS EN NO IMPACT See Note Page 1 of 1
Provides relative to behavioral health services for students
Proposed law specifies that behavioral health services provided to public school students must be medically necessary,
authorized by an independent third party payor, and may be provided during instructional time in English, reading,
mathematics, and science. Exempts providers who are licensed, certified, or registered by the Louisiana Behavior Analyst
Board and provide documentation of having passed a criminal background check with State Police and who are in good
standing with the board from passing a new check. Present law does not allow an authority to prohibit a behavioral health
evaluation, assessment, or authorized treatment plan from being performed on school property. Proposed law requires the
school administrator and service provider to create a consistent schedule that meets the medical needs of the student and
considers impacts to school operations and the student’s testing schedule. Provides for a dispute resolution process if the
parties are unable to agree, designed in accordance to guidelines set by the Louisiana Department of Education and rules
promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
EXPENDITURES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
REVENUES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental expenditures as a result of this measure.
Proposed legislation directs the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) to develop, and the Board of Elementary and
Secondary Education to promulgate rules for the implementation of a dispute resolution process in the event that a public
school governing authority and a behavioral health provider are unable to come to a consensus concerning the provision of
in school services to a student.
LDOE reports they will use existing staff, at no additional cost to the department, to develop a dispute
resolution process applicable to proposed legislation. Local schools are not anticipated to realize an increase in
expenditures as a result of the implementation of a dispute resolution process.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental revenues as a result of this measure.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee Patrice Thomas
6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
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Statutes affected:
HB872 Original: 17:173(A)
HB872 Engrossed: 17:173(A)
HB872 Reengrossed: 17:173(A)
HB872 Enrolled: 17:173(A)
HB872 Act 745: 17:173(A)