House Bill No. by Representative Crews amends R.S. 42:343(A)(1) to establish mandatory training requirements for public employees and elected officials regarding the prevention of sexual harassment. The bill specifies that each public employee must receive a minimum of one hour of education and training on this topic during each full calendar year of their public employment. Additionally, it mandates that each elected official must also complete at least one hour of training on preventing sexual harassment during their term in office.

The bill makes specific changes to the language of the existing law, replacing the term "servant" with "employee" and clarifying that the training for elected officials is required for the duration of their term rather than on a yearly basis. These amendments aim to enhance the understanding and prevention of sexual harassment within public service roles, ensuring that both employees and officials are adequately trained.

Statutes affected:
HB65 Original: 42:343(A)(1)