House Resolution No. by Representative Jackson urges the Louisiana Department of Education and the Louisiana Department of Health to collaborate on a study aimed at ensuring the continuity and preservation of school-based health center (SBHC) services during transitions in operational control or governance of public schools. SBHCs, which have been in existence since the 1960s, provide essential health services to students, including primary care and mental health support, directly on school campuses. The resolution highlights the importance of these centers in improving health outcomes, reducing absenteeism, and enhancing academic performance, particularly for underserved student populations.

The resolution calls for the development of formal recommendations that outline best practices for maintaining SBHC operations during governance changes, such as charter conversions or management transitions. It specifies that the recommendations should include processes for engaging SBHC providers, guidance on facility access agreements, model contractual language to protect service continuity, and identification of any statutory or regulatory barriers. The departments are tasked with publishing these recommendations on their websites by a specified deadline, ensuring that stakeholders are informed and prepared for any changes that may affect SBHC services.