The bill enacts a new section, R.S. 17:3138.1, which mandates that each public postsecondary education institution in Louisiana 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 form includes 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 waiver form is designed to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws while facilitating communication during critical situations. It specifies the types of information that can be shared, such as the general nature of the mental health crisis and actions taken by the institution, while also protecting specific diagnoses or treatment details unless further authorized. The bill aims to enhance the support system for students facing mental health challenges by ensuring that relevant parties can be informed when necessary.