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 be accurate, compatible with existing software used by public safety agencies, and include specific site details such as room labels and emergency equipment locations. Additionally, the bill prohibits any modifications to the mapping data without corresponding updates to the software used by public safety agencies.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions that exempt charter schools from certain statutory mandates, specifically regarding school mapping data, while also amending existing public records laws to ensure that blueprints and mapping data are not subject to public disclosure. The implementation of these provisions is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the Louisiana Legislature. The bill outlines a phased approach for public schools to begin collecting mapping data based on their enrollment numbers, ensuring that all schools comply within a specified timeline.

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