Senate Resolution No. by Senator Carter urges the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, specifically the office of juvenile justice, to provide a report to the Louisiana Senate Committee on Judiciary B regarding the vocational training opportunities available for children in their care. This request comes in light of recent legislative changes, including Act No. 14 of the 2024 Second Extraordinary Session, which may lead to longer placements for juveniles in secure, nonsecure, community-based, and private facilities. The resolution emphasizes the increasing importance of vocational training as these placements extend, particularly as mandated by Act No. 124 of the 2024 Regular Session, which requires vocational training to be part of the individualized learning and transitional plans for children in secure care.

The resolution highlights the need for the Senate to have comprehensive information on vocational training options available to juveniles, as this data will be valuable for future policy decisions regarding the disposition of children following adjudication of delinquency. The Senate requests that the office of juvenile justice report on the status of these training opportunities to ensure that children in various types of facilities receive the necessary support for their development and reintegration into society. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the deputy secretary of the office of juvenile justice to facilitate this request.