The bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana law to enhance school safety by establishing mandatory reporting requirements for threats of violence or terrorism. It mandates that school employees report any such threats to local law enforcement and the school administrator. Additionally, local law enforcement agencies are required to report these threats to the Louisiana Fusion Center within seven days, ensuring that personally identifiable information is not included. The bill also introduces provisions for physical security assessments of public, charter, and nonpublic schools, which can be requested from the fusion center. These assessments aim to identify vulnerabilities and suggest options for enhancing school safety, while also providing confidentiality and limiting liability for schools and law enforcement.

Furthermore, the bill outlines that findings from these assessments are advisory and do not impose a legal duty on schools to implement them. Schools that choose to act on the recommendations may apply for grant funding prioritized for implementing security measures identified in the assessments. The bill also includes provisions to protect the confidentiality of the assessments and their findings, ensuring they are not subject to discovery in civil actions. Overall, the legislation aims to improve the safety and security of schools in Louisiana while providing legal protections for those involved in the reporting and assessment processes.

Statutes affected:
SB450 Original: 17:3(A), 29:6(B)(2), 44:1(B)(9)
SB450 Engrossed: 17:3(A), 29:6(B)(2), 44:1(B)(9)
SB450 Reengrossed: 17:3(A), 29:6(B)(2), 44:1(B)(9)
SB450 Re-Reengrossed: 17:3(A), 29:6(B)(2), 44:1(B)(9)
SB450 Enrolled: 17:3(A), 29:6(B)(2), 44:1(B)(9)
SB450 Act 901: 17:3(A), 29:6(B)(2), 44:1(B)(9)