The bill, known as the "Protect Our Children and Response Act," aims to enhance school safety by establishing guidelines for the collection and delivery of school mapping data. It mandates that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, in coordination with the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools, provide detailed mapping data of public schools to local law enforcement and emergency services. This data must include accurate blueprints, site-specific labeling, and compatibility with existing software used by public safety agencies. Additionally, the bill prohibits any modifications to the mapping data without corresponding updates to the software used by these agencies, ensuring that all information remains current and reliable.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions that exempt charter schools from certain statutory mandates while still requiring compliance with the new school mapping data regulations. It amends existing public records laws to classify school mapping data as exempt from public records requests, thereby protecting sensitive information. The implementation of these provisions is contingent upon a specific appropriation of funds by the Louisiana Legislature, with the bill's effectiveness tied to the governor's approval or the legislative process.

Statutes affected:
SB126 Enrolled: 44:1(B)(9)
SB126 Act 425: 44:1(B)(9)