The proposed legislation, 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 for all public schools to local law enforcement and emergency preparedness agencies. 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 stipulates that any modifications to the school mapping data must be accompanied by corresponding updates in the software used by public safety agencies.

The legislation also includes provisions that exempt charter schools from certain statutory mandates, specifically regarding school mapping data, while ensuring that blueprints and mapping data are not subject to public records laws. The effective date of the provisions will depend on the appropriation of funds by the Louisiana Legislature for implementation. The bill amends existing laws to incorporate these new requirements, thereby enhancing the safety measures in place for public schools across the state.

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