This bill enacts new provisions under R.S. 17:17.9 and 3996(B)(92) concerning the posting of Safe Haven Law information in public middle and high schools in Louisiana. It mandates that each public school serving grades seven through twelve display flyers designed by the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. These flyers must include a brief heading, a summary of the Safe Haven Law, a URL and QR code linking to more information, contact details for assistance, and the Safe Haven Law logo. The bill specifies that these flyers should be displayed inside bathroom stalls, with exceptions for bathrooms used by younger students, who may be informed through alternative methods.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision that charter schools are required to comply with the Safe Haven Law flyer posting, as indicated by the new insertion in R.S. 3996(B)(92). The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is tasked with making the flyer available for download on its website, while the state Department of Education will inform public school governing authorities on how to obtain the flyer. This legislation aims to enhance awareness of the Safe Haven Law among students and provide necessary resources for those in need.