Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateLouisianaTo Governor
HB 1249: HEALTH/SCHOOL CLINICS: Provides relative to school-based health center services provided to students (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)
Steven Jackson
HB 1249 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 962 without the Governor's signature (updated Jun 23, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill updates regulatory rules governing school-based health centers.
Who is affected
Students, school districts, healthcare providers operating within schools, and state health departments.
Requirements and enforcement
Compliance with newly defined operational standards for school clinics.
Costs and funding
Not explicitly stated in the summary; includes potential administrative/training costs.
When it takes effect
Became Act No. 962 as of June 2026.
Potential benefits
Improved health access for students and clearer operational guidance.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for inconsistent service quality and implementation hurdles.
What is still unknown
The specific regulatory changes are not detailed in the provided abstract.
02
Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Increased regulatory clarity
- Streamlined operational guidelines
- Potential resource optimization
Risks
- Compliance adjustment costs
- Staff training requirements
- Administrative transition burdens
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Enhanced student healthcare access
- Support for preventative care
- Potential reduction in school absenteeism
Risks
- Variable local clinic availability
- Potential parental coordination challenges
- Service scope limitations
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Codification of clinic rules
- Standardized regulatory framework
- Formalization of operational expectations
Risks
- Limited transparency in rule-making
- Opaque compliance reporting mechanisms
- Potential for bureaucratic complexity
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increased access to medical screening
- Immediate support for acute issues
- Integration of health and learning
Risks
- Variability in quality of clinical staff
- Potential gaps in mental health access
- Service availability limited by school hours
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
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Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; full bill text not reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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