Bill Purpose:
Establishes the Council on Children of Incarcerated Parents and Caregivers.
Bill Sponsor:
Marcelle (D)
Committee:
Education
OPEN Comments:
Children of incarcerated individuals may need extra support in order to succeed in school. OPEN supports the government addressing this.
Link to Digest:
legis.la.gov
Current Status:
Pending Senate final passage
OPEN Position:
Support
Committee Hearing Date:
5/27/20
Who’s Involved:
Daughters Beyond Incarceration is behind this bill and has heavily advocated it with the support of organizations including VOTE NOLA and the Southern Poverty Law Center.
