Senate Bill No. 501, introduced by Senator Jackson-Andrews, establishes the "Campus Awareness Initiative," which mandates public postsecondary education institutions in Louisiana to display signs promoting awareness of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The bill enacts R.S. 17:3384.1, requiring these institutions to post signs designed and provided by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) or its designated nonprofit organization. The signs must include the message "Worried about STIs? Just Check!" along with a website link to the LDH's STI information and resources. The signs are required to be at least 16 inches by 20 inches, printed on durable material, and feature large, easily readable text.

Additionally, the bill specifies that student health center staff must display these signs in various patient areas, including admission, waiting, and consultation rooms. It clarifies that the LDH is not obligated to use its funds for purchasing the signs but may utilize donated funds or accept donated signs, provided they are approved by the department. The bill also defines what constitutes a "designated nonprofit organization" in relation to the initiative. The act will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated time for gubernatorial action.