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 requires students to specify the individuals they wish to be contacted during a mental health crisis, the general nature of the crisis, actions taken by the institution, and recommendations for follow-up care. It also emphasizes that specific diagnoses or treatment details will not be disclosed unless authorized or required by law. The bill aims to enhance the support system for students facing mental health challenges while ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws.