Louisiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 256: SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES: Provides that school employees are subject to existing requirements pertaining to mandatory reporters, including certain training provided by the Department of Children and Family Services

Enacted Last action June 2, 2026: Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 631.

Plain-language summary

HB 256 is a bill introduced in the Louisiana House on February 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: SCHOOLS/EMPLOYEES: Provides that school employees are subject to existing requirements pertaining to mandatory reporters, including certain training provided by the Department of Children and Family Services. Primary sponsor: Aimee Freeman (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 2, 2026): Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 631.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Aimee Freeman (Democratic). 15 co-sponsors.