The resolution, introduced by Representative Ventrella, directs the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to prioritize the development of policies related to organ donation education during its rulemaking process. This initiative follows the repeal of certain instructional and training requirements for students and teachers, allowing BESE to establish new guidelines by rule. The resolution emphasizes the importance of integrating organ donation education into existing curricula, particularly in health education, and acknowledges the legacy of Aliye Ringe, a Baton Rouge teenager whose organ donation saved multiple lives.

Additionally, the resolution highlights the need for BESE to consider the specific statutory requirements that will be repealed and to ensure that the rulemaking process includes input from citizens and advocacy groups. It reflects a broader legislative intent to balance the removal of certain mandates while still prioritizing critical educational topics, such as organ donation, suicide prevention, and mental health. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the president of BESE and the state superintendent of education to facilitate this process.