A. The board shall make recommendations to the cabinet regarding the comprehensive state plan for child abuse prevention programs.

            B. The cabinet shall transmit the comprehensive state plan for child abuse prevention programs funded through the Children’s Trust Dedicated Fund Account to the governor, the president of the Senate, and the speaker of the House of Representatives every five years beginning on January 1, 2018, and shall review the plan for necessary changes annually.

            C. The plan shall include but not be limited to the following:

            (1) An analysis of service and program needs.

            (2) Specific proposals for plan implementation, including efficient use of the Children’s Trust Dedicated Fund Account staff, funds, and resources on the state level and improvement in the coordination and integration of state goals, activities, and funds for programs for child abuse prevention.

            D. The board shall recommend rules to the cabinet that establish procedures for preparation and adoption of the plan.

            E. Prior to adoption of the state plan, the cabinet shall submit the plan it proposes to adopt to the Senate and House committees on health and welfare for approval as provided in La. Rev. Stat. 49:966. The comprehensive state plan shall be subject to approval as provided in La. Rev. Stat. 49:966.

            F. The board shall review the state plan at least biennially and make recommendations to the cabinet regarding any needed revision.

            G. The Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, and the Department of Education shall participate and cooperate in the development of the state plan as deemed necessary by the cabinet.

            Acts 1987, No. 932, §1, eff. July 20, 1987; Acts 2017, No. 237, §2; Acts 2021, No. 114, §18, eff. July 1, 2022.