The bill, known as the "Campus Awareness Initiative," enacts R.S. 17:3384.1, which mandates that each public postsecondary education institution in Louisiana display signs related to sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These signs, designed and produced by the Louisiana Department of Health or a designated nonprofit organization, will feature the message "Worried about STIs? Just Check!" along with a link to STI information and resources for prevention, screening, and treatment. The signs must be printed on durable material, measuring at least sixteen inches by twenty inches, with large, easily readable text.
Additionally, the bill outlines that student health center staff are responsible for displaying these signs in various patient areas, including admission and consultation rooms. The Louisiana Department of Health is not required to use its own funds for the signs but may utilize donated funds or accept donated signs, provided they are approved. The bill emphasizes the importance of awareness and education regarding STIs among students in public postsecondary institutions.