This bill enacts a new provision, R.S. 17:3138.1, which mandates that each public postsecondary education institution in Louisiana must provide students with a privacy waiver form. This form allows students to authorize the institution to disclose protected health information to designated individuals in the event of a mental health crisis or if the student poses a risk to themselves or others. The bill outlines the necessary components of the form, including sections for student identification, designated contacts, the scope of information to be shared, the duration of the authorization, and acknowledgments from both the student and a university representative.

The form must comply with applicable privacy laws and includes specific details about the type of information that can be shared, such as the general nature of the mental health crisis and actions taken by the institution. It also clarifies that specific diagnoses or treatment details will not be disclosed unless authorized or required by law. The bill aims to enhance the support and safety of students by ensuring that critical health information can be communicated effectively during emergencies.