House Bill No. by Representative Freeman aims to ensure that school employees are included under the existing laws regarding mandatory reporters. The bill enacts R.S. 17:421 and 3996(B)(24), which stipulates that any school employee who qualifies as a mandatory reporter, as defined in Children's Code Article 603, must adhere to all relevant state laws concerning mandatory reporting. This includes completing the required training and fulfilling reporting obligations as outlined in Children's Code Article 603.1, which is provided by the Department of Children and Family Services.

Additionally, the bill specifies that charter schools and their employees are not exempt from these mandatory reporter requirements, thereby aligning them with public school standards. The proposed law retains the current provisions regarding mandatory reporters and extends these obligations to all public school employees, including those in charter schools, ensuring a consistent approach to child protection across educational institutions.