Bill > HB202

This bill requires public postsecondary education institutions in Louisiana to provide students with a voluntary privacy waiver form allowing them to designate contacts who can be notified during a mental health crisis. The form enables students to authorize their educational institution to disclose limited health information to specified individuals (such as parents or guardians) in situations where the student may pose a risk to themselves or others. The waiver form includes multiple sections where students can: (1) list primary and secondary emergency contacts, (2) specify the types of information that can be shared (such as the general nature of the mental health crisis and actions taken by the institution), and (3) choose the duration of the authorization. Students are explicitly informed that the waiver is voluntary, they can revoke it at any time through a written request, and specific medical diagnoses will not be disclosed without additional authorization. The bill aims to balance student privacy protections with the potential need for intervention during serious mental health situations, providing a structured mechanism for students to proactively designate support contacts while maintaining control over their personal health information.

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https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB202&sbi=y