Committee reports HB 902 to develop trauma-informed training for educators

Apr 14, 2026

The committee approved Rep. Marcel’s HB 902, directing the Louisiana Department of Health (with Education input) to develop an evidence-based trauma-informed training curriculum for educators; members discussed cost, agency placement and using existing online modules.

The full story

The House Health and Welfare Committee voted to report House Bill 902 by Rep. Brett Marcel, which directs the Louisiana Department of Health to develop a state-approved trauma-informed training program and curriculum for educators and other recipients. The bill passed with two technical amendment sets adopted by the committee.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in