§ 46:2401 — Purpose; short title

§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.
B. This Chapter may be cited as the "Children's Trust Dedicated Fund
Account Act".

Legislative History

Acts 1987, No. 932, §1, eff. July 20, 1987; Acts 2021, No. 114, §18, eff. July 1, 2022.