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LA Rev Stat § 46:2301 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2301. Creation; personnel

RS 2301 - Creation; personnel An agency of the state to be known as the "Governor's Office of Indian Affairs" is hereby created and established in the office of the governor. Said office shall exercise the powers and duties hereinafter set forth or otherwise provided by law. The office shall be administered by an executive director, who shall be appointed by the governor to serve at his pleasure. The executive director shall employ necessary staff to carry out the duties and functions of the office as otherwise provided in this Chapter, or as otherwise provided by law. Added by Acts 1980, No. 702, §2, eff. July 24, 1980; Acts 1987, No. 213, §1; Acts 1993, No. 275, §2, eff. July 1, 1993. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1987, NO. 213, §§3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.}} {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1993, NO. 275, §3.}}
LA Rev Stat § 46:2302 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2302. Powers, duties, functions

RS 2302 - Powers, duties, functions The office shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To administer the programs relative to Louisiana Indians. (2) To collect facts and statistics and conduct special studies of conditions pertaining to the employment, health, education, financial status, recreation, social adjustment, or other conditions affecting the welfare of the Indian people. (3) To provide for a mutual exchange of ideas and information on national, state, and local levels. (4) To make recommendations to the governor and to the legislature for needed improvements and additional resources to promote the welfare of the Indians in the state. (5) To coordinate the services of all agencies in the state serving the Indians and to require reports from such state agencies and institutions. (6) To serve as the official negotiating agent of the state upon which federally recognized tribes in the state of Louisiana may serve notice of any request to negotiate state tribal compacts. (7) To make recommendations to the governor for the composition of the negotiating team for the state. (8) To make recommendations regarding proposed compacts and submit them to the governor for his approval and signature. (9) To prepare and submit an annual report to the legislature and to the governor. (10) To adopt and promulgate rules and regulations that are deemed necessary to implement the provisions of this Chapter in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. Added by Acts 1980, No. 702, §2, eff. July 24, 1980; Acts 1987, No. 213, §1; Acts 1993, No. 275, §2, eff. July 1, 1993. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1993, NO. 275, §3.}}
LA Rev Stat § 46:2303 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2303. State/tribal compacts; authority of governor

RS 2303 - State/tribal compacts; authority of governor The governor may enter into and sign state/tribal compacts with federally recognized tribes on behalf of the state. Added by Acts 1980, No. 702, §2, eff. July 24, 1980. Amended by Acts 1982, No. 99, §1; Acts 1993, No. 275, §2, eff. July 1, 1993. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1993, NO. 275, §3.}}
LA Rev Stat § 46:2304 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2304. Tribal-State Class III gaming compact; notice prior to signing

RS 2304 - Tribal-State Class III gaming compact; notice prior to signing A. Within fifteen days of the initiation or commencement of negotiations regarding a Tribal-State Class III gaming compact for an Indian casino at a specific location, the governor and the Indian tribe shall notify the parish governing authority and the legislative delegation where the proposed gaming facility is to be located and gaming is to be conducted and the parish governing authority and legislative delegation of each parish adjoining that parish. The notice required by this Section shall be made by certified mail. B. For the purposes of this Section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) "Class III gaming" shall have the same meaning as set forth in 25 U.S.C 2703(8). (2) "Indian tribe" shall have the same meaning as set forth in 25 U.S.C. 2703(5). Acts 2004, No. 909, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2353 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2353. Employees

RS 2353 - Employees  The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health shall employ a director who shall be the executive officer of the commission. The director shall be a trained professional, having experience as such with the deaf, and skilled in the use of sign language. The director may be either a deaf person or a person with normal hearing, but preference shall be given to a deaf person. The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health shall employ such other employees as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 629, §2. Acts 1995, No. 924, §1; Acts 2010, No. 939, §8, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2354 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2354. Funds

RS 2354 - Funds  The commission may receive monies from any source, including federal funds, grants, and gifts, which shall be expended for the purposes designated in this Chapter.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 629, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2355 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2355. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.

RS 2355 - Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2361 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2361. Purpose

RS 2361 - Purpose   It is the policy of this state to secure the rights of persons with hearing loss who cannot readily understand or communicate in spoken languages and who consequently cannot equally participate in or benefit from proceedings, programs, and activities of the courts, legislative bodies, administrative agencies, licensing commissions, departments, and boards of the state and its subdivisions unless qualified interpreters/transliterators are available to facilitate communication.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 135, §1; Acts 2017, No. 146, §11.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2362 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2362. Definitions

RS 2362 - Definitions  As used in this Chapter:  (1) "Appointing authority" means the presiding officer or similar official of any court, board, commission, authority, department, agency, legislative body or of any proceeding of any nature where a qualified interpreter/transliterator is required pursuant to this Chapter.  (2) "Intermediary interpreter/transliterator" means any person, including any person who is deaf or hard of hearing, who is able to assist in providing an accurate interpretation between spoken English and sign language or between variants of sign language by acting as an intermediary between a person who is deaf or hard of hearing and a qualified interpreter/transliterator. The intermediary interpreter/transliterator may be needed for non-manual persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and shall be provided.  (3) "Interpreter/transliterator" means a facilitator of communication among persons with hearing and persons who are deaf or hard of hearing as provided in R.S. 46:2365 and 2368.  (4) A "person who is deaf or hard of hearing" means a person who, because of hearing loss, has difficulty understanding the communication occurring.  (5) "Qualified interpreter/transliterator" means any person certified by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or in the event an interpreter/transliterator so certified is not available, one whose qualifications are such that he is able to accurately communicate with and convey information to and from the person who is deaf or hard of hearing.  (6) "Quasi-judicial proceeding" means any proceeding of a public administrative office or body which is required to investigate facts, ascertain the existence of facts, hold hearings, and draw conclusions from them as a basis for their official action, and to exercise discretion of a judicial nature.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 135, §1; Acts 2017, No. 146, §11.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2363 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2363. Waiver

RS 2363 - Waiver  The right of a person who is deaf or hard of hearing to the services of an interpreter/transliterator may not be waived except by a person who is deaf or hard of hearing who requests a waiver. The failure of the person who is deaf or hard of hearing to request the services of an interpreter/transliterator is not deemed a waiver of that right.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 135, §1; Acts 2017, No. 146, §11.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2365 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2365. Determination of interpreter's/transliterator's qualifications

RS 2365 - Determination of interpreter's/transliterator's qualifications   A. Before appointing an interpreter/transliterator, the appointing authority shall make a preliminary determination based on the needs of the person who is deaf or hard of hearing and upon the recommendation of the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf. If the interpreter/transliterator is not able to facilitate effective communication with the person who is deaf or hard of hearing, the appointing authority shall provide another qualified interpreter/transliterator.  B. Upon request of the person for whom the interpreter/transliterator is appointed, or on the appointing authority's own motion, an interpreter/transliterator may be removed for the inability to communicate with the person who is deaf or hard of hearing, or if, for reasonable cause, another interpreter/transliterator is so desired by the person who is deaf or hard of hearing for whom the interpreter/transliterator is serving.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 135, §1; Acts 2017, No. 146, §11.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2366 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2366. Intermediary interpreter/transliterator to be used

RS 2366 - Intermediary interpreter/transliterator to be used  If a qualified interpreter/transliterator is unable to render a satisfactory interpretation/transliteration without the aid of an intermediary interpreter/transliterator, the appointing authority shall appoint and pay for an intermediary interpreter/transliterator to assist the qualified interpreter/transliterator, subject to the same provisions that govern a qualified interpreter/transliterator under this Chapter.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 135, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2367 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2367. Interpreter/transliterator in full view

RS 2367 - Interpreter/transliterator in full view  Whenever an interpreter/transliterator is required to be appointed under this Chapter, the appointing authority shall not commence proceedings until the appointed interpreter/transliterator is in full view of and spatially situated to assure effective communication with the deaf or hard of hearing participant.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 135, §1; Acts 2017, No. 146, §11.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2368 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2368. Coordination of interpreter/transliterator requests

RS 2368 - Coordination of interpreter/transliterator requests   A. The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf shall establish, maintain, update, and distribute a list of qualified interpreters/transliterators. The commission shall obtain the names of interpreters for this list from the Louisiana Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and other appropriate sources, such as National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Louisiana School for the Deaf, and Louisiana Association of the Deaf.  B. Whenever an interpreter/transliterator is required pursuant to this Chapter, the appointing authority shall use one of the interpreters/transliterators on the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf list. If none of the listed interpreters/transliterators is available or is able to provide effective communication with the particular person who is deaf or hard of hearing, then the appointing authority shall appoint any other person who is able to accurately communicate with and convey information to and from the particular person involved who is deaf or hard of hearing.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 135, §1; Acts 2017, No. 146, §11.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2369 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2369. Oath of interpreter

RS 2369 - Oath of interpreter  Before he begins to interpret or transliterate, every interpreter/transliterator appointed under this Chapter shall take an oath that he will make a true interpretation/transliteration in an understandable manner to the best of his skills and judgment.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 135, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2370 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2370. Compensation

RS 2370 - Compensation  An interpreter/transliterator appointed under this Chapter is entitled to a reasonable fee for his services, including waiting time and reimbursement for necessary travel and subsistence expenses. The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf may pay the fee for such services which shall be based on the fee schedule for interpreters/transliterators established by the commission, however, in any judicial proceeding the fee shall be fixed by the court. Reimbursement for necessary travel and subsistence expenses shall be at rates provided by law for state employees generally.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 135, §1; Acts 1985, No. 1021, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2371 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2371. Privileged communications

RS 2371 - Privileged communications  No interpreter/transliterator for the deaf is permitted, without consent of the person making the communication, to disclose any communication made in confidence by one seeking situation specific service, or any information that may have been obtained by reason of being such interpreter/transliterator.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 135, §1. Acts 1988, No. 922, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2372 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2372. Visual recording

RS 2372 - Visual recording   The appointing authority, on his own motion or on the motion of a party to the proceedings, may order that the testimony of the person who is deaf or hard of hearing and the interpretation/transliteration thereof be electronically or visually recorded for use in verification of the official transcript of the proceedings.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 135, §1; Acts 2017, No. 146, §11.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2390 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2390. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.

RS 2390 - REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2391 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2391. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.

RS 2391 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2392 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2392. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.

RS 2392 - REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2393 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2393. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.

RS 2393 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2394 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2394. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.

RS 2394 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2395 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2395. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.

RS 2395 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2396 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2396. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.

RS 2396 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2397 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2397. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.

RS 2397 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2401 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2401. Purpose; short title

RS 2401 - Purpose; short title   A. The legislature hereby declares that the increasing incidence of child abuse and its attendant human and financial cost to the citizens of Louisiana require that the prevention of child abuse and neglect be identified as a priority within the juvenile service system of this state. It is the intent of the legislature that a comprehensive approach to the prevention of child abuse and neglect be developed for the state, and that this planned, comprehensive approach be used as a basis for funding of programs and services for the prevention of child abuse and neglect statewide.  NOTE: Subsection B eff. until July 1, 2022. See Acts 2021, No. 114.  B. This Chapter may be cited as the "Children's Trust Fund Act".  NOTE: Subsection B as amended by Acts 2021, No. 114, eff. July 1, 2022.  B. This Chapter may be cited as the "Children's Trust Dedicated Fund Account Act".   Acts 1987, No. 932, §1, eff. July 20, 1987; Acts 2021, No. 114, §18, eff. July 1, 2022.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2402 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2402. Definitions

RS 2402 - Definitions  Except where the context clearly indicates otherwise, in this Chapter: NOTE: Paragraphs (1) through (5) eff. until July 1, 2022. See Acts 2021, No. 114.  (1) "Board" means the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board.  (2) "Cabinet" means the Children's Cabinet, as provided for in R.S. 46:2601 et seq.  (3) "Child abuse prevention" means services and programs funded through the Children's Trust Fund which are designed to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of child abuse and neglect as defined in Children's Code Article 603. Except for those provided in this Chapter and except for the purpose of planning and coordination pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, the services and programs of the Department of Children and Family Services which are mandated by state law or state appropriation, or which are required for receipt of federal funds, shall not be subject to the provisions of this Chapter.  (4) "Director" means the executive director of the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board.  (5) "Fund" means the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund established by R.S. 46:2403. NOTE: Paragraphs (1) through (5) as amended by Acts 2021, No. 114, eff. July 1, 2022.  (1) "Account" means the Louisiana Children's Trust Dedicated Fund Account established by R.S. 46:2403.  (2) "Board" means the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board.  (3) "Cabinet" means the Children's Cabinet, as provided for in R.S. 46:2601 et seq.  (4) "Child abuse prevention" means services and programs funded through the Children's Trust Dedicated Fund Account which are designed to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of child abuse and neglect as defined in Children's Code Article 603. Except for those provided in this Chapter and except for the purpose of planning and coordination pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, the services and programs of the Department of Children and Family Services which are mandated by state law or state appropriation, or which are required for receipt of federal funds, shall not be subject to the provisions of this Chapter.  (5) "Director" means the executive director of the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board.   (6) "Office" means the office of the governor.  (7) "Primary prevention" means programs and services designed to promote the general welfare of children and families.  (8) "Secondary prevention" means the identification of children who are in circumstances where there is a high risk that abuse will occur and assistance is necessary and appropriate to prevent abuse and neglect from occurring.  (9) "Tertiary prevention" means those services provided after abuse or neglect has occurred which are designed to prevent the recurrence of abuse or neglect.  Acts 1987, No. 932, §1, eff. July 20, 1987; Acts 2013, No. 220, §20, eff. June 11, 2013; Acts 2014, No. 791, §17; Acts 2017, No. 237, §2; Acts 2018, No. 206, §5; Acts 2021, No. 114, §18, eff. July 1, 2022.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2405 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2405. Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board; staff; duties

RS 2405 - Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Board; staff; duties  A. The board, with the approval of the executive director of the Children's Cabinet, shall appoint an executive director for the board who shall be in the unclassified service and who shall report to the executive director of the Children's Cabinet.  B. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 237, §3.  C. The executive director of the board shall perform duties and functions as required by the board and under the direction of the executive director of the cabinet.  Acts 1987, No. 932, §1, eff. July 20, 1987; Acts 2013, No. 220, §20, eff. June 11, 2013; Acts 2017, No. 237, §§2, 3.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2405.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2405.1. Louisiana Children's Trust Fund; transfer to Children's Cabinet; report to legislature

RS 2405.1 - Louisiana Children's Trust Fund; transfer to Children's Cabinet; report to legislature  On or before August 1, 2019, the Children's Trust Fund coordinator and the executive director of the Children's Cabinet shall prepare and submit to the standing legislative committees on health and welfare a comparative analysis and report concerning the operations of the Children's Trust Fund during the period prior to, and during the period after, the enactment of the provisions of R.S. 46:2404(A) which transferred the Children's Trust Fund from within the Department of Children and Family Services to the Children's Cabinet.  Acts 2017, No. 237, §2.