Senate Bill No. 98, introduced by Senator Kleinpeter, amends the definition of "educator" in Louisiana law concerning prohibited sexual conduct between educators and students. The bill specifically adds school resource officers and security guards to the existing list of individuals classified as educators, which previously included administrators, coaches, instructors, paraprofessionals, student aides, teachers, and teacher aides. This change aims to enhance the protection of students by ensuring that all individuals in positions of authority within schools are held to the same standards regarding sexual conduct.

The bill retains the core provisions of the existing law while expanding the definition of "educator" to include these additional roles. The amendments will take effect on August 1, 2026, reinforcing the state's commitment to safeguarding students from inappropriate conduct by all school personnel.

Statutes affected:
SB98 Original: 14:4(B)(1)