House Bill No. 232 aims to amend and reenact several provisions related to employment certificates for minors in Louisiana. The bill removes the requirement for schools and school boards to issue, approve, and maintain these certificates, allowing minors to complete and submit the employment certificate form directly to their prospective employers with parental consent. The Louisiana Works secretary is tasked with prescribing the employment certificate form, which must include specific elements such as signature lines for both the minor and their parent or guardian, a statement of consent, and a section for submitting proofs of age. Additionally, the bill mandates the development of a policy for collecting these forms from employers.

The bill also repeals existing laws that outline the previous processes for issuing employment certificates, including the requirement for minors to sign the certificate in the presence of an issuing authority. Instead, the employment certificate will be valid only for the employer listed on the form, and employers are required to maintain the certificate for a specified period after the minor's employment ends. The secretary of Louisiana Works retains the authority to revoke certificates if they are improperly issued or if a minor is found to be illegally employed, but the notification process for revocation has been simplified. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the lapse of time for gubernatorial action.

Statutes affected:
HB232 Original: 23:184
HB232 Engrossed: 23:184, 23:184(1)
HB232 Reengrossed: 23:184, 23:184(1)