Louisiana § RS 46:2605.5 - CIP Council; duties

§ RS 46:2605.5. CIP Council; duties

            A. The CIP Council shall be a resource to the state on issues affecting the children of incarcerated parents and caregivers in the state. In furtherance of that responsibility, the CIP Council shall undertake efforts including but not limited to the following:

            (1) Investigate the impact that a parent's or caregiver's involvement in the criminal justice system has on the mental, emotional, physical, and financial well-being of their child or children up to and through adulthood.

            (2) Serve as a liaison between government and private interest groups with regard to matters of unique interest and concern to the children of incarcerated parents or caregivers.

            (3) Identify and discuss best practices as they affect the children of incarcerated parents and caregivers and explore how those practices can be adapted to programs and services within the state.

            (4) Advise executive and legislative bodies of the potential effect of proposed legislation on the children of incarcerated parents and caregivers, as the CIP Council determines to be necessary and appropriate.

            (5) Investigate the merits of the establishment of a state agency within a department dedicated to issues affecting the children of incarcerated parents and caregivers and determine how such agency or program is to be organized and implemented.

            (6) Provide resources and education to the caregivers of children with incarcerated parents or caregivers.

            B. The CIP Council shall issue at least one report every two years, beginning January 31, 2022, stating the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the CIP Council. The report shall be available to any other governmental entity requesting a copy.

            Acts 2020, No. 284, §1, eff. June 11, 2020.