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LA SCR9

LA SCR9
Creates a task force to study and report on strategies to increase engagement of fathers in the lives of their children.


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Introduced
04/22/2025
In Committee
05/28/2025
Crossed Over
05/12/2025
Passed
05/08/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/12/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION To create and provide for the Task Force on Fatherhood Engagement to study how Louisiana can increase the engagement of fathers in the lives of their children, to research best practices, and develop recommendations for each state agency to promote the full inclusion of fathers and the involvement of fathers in the lives of their children.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution establishes the Task Force on Fatherhood Engagement to address Louisiana's challenges with father involvement, which is particularly significant given the state's low rankings in out-of-wedlock births, working dad metrics, and child welfare father engagement. The task force will consist of 13 members representing various state agencies and fatherhood-focused organizations, who will be charged with researching best practices to increase father involvement across state systems like health, education, workforce, and child welfare. The group must develop comprehensive recommendations, including strategies for workforce development, parenting skills training, and conflict resolution programs for fathers. They are required to submit a detailed report to the legislature and the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library by February 28, 2026, with key objectives including identifying funding sources, proposing policy changes, and studying successful fatherhood initiatives from other states. The task force will operate without compensation, conduct meetings in-person or virtually, and is empowered to collect relevant data from state agencies and community organizations to support its mission of improving father engagement and ultimately child and family outcomes in Louisiana.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

Sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025. (on 06/12/2025)

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