House Bill No. 521 amends existing unemployment benefit laws in Louisiana to provide eligibility for certain school employees who are not engaged in instructional, research, or principal administrative roles. Specifically, the bill repeals the prohibition on these employees, including crossing guards, from receiving unemployment benefits during customary vacation periods or holiday recesses if they are expected to return to work afterward. The bill also introduces new provisions that allow these employees to collect unemployment benefits during the summer term, provided they meet the necessary eligibility requirements.

The bill modifies R.S. 23:1600 by amending clauses related to benefit eligibility and enacting a new section that outlines the conditions under which non-instructional school employees can receive benefits. It specifies that these employees can only claim benefits for weeks that fall between two successive academic terms. The changes aim to ensure that school employees in non-instructional roles have access to unemployment benefits during periods when they are not actively working, thereby enhancing their financial security during the summer months.

Statutes affected:
HB521 Original: 23:1600(6)