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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. A school or a facility may provide preventive counseling or treatment to a child without parental consent if all of the following conditions are met:
(1) The child requests such preventive counseling or treatment.
(2) The child withholds permission to contact a parent or parents to seek consent.
(3) A qualified professional reasonably determines in good faith and based on independent evidence that seeking parental consent would not be helpful and would be harmful to the child.
(4) The child provides a statement of his or her reason for seeking preventive counseling or treatment and provides written consent for such services.
B. When requesting a child's written consent for providing preventive counseling or treatment, the school or facility shall comply with all of the following:
(1) Advise the child of the purpose and nature of the preventive counseling or treatment.
(2) Inform the child that the school or facility will maintain a confidential written record of the services provided.
(3) Inform the child that he or she may withdraw consent and cease participating in the preventive counseling or treatment at any time.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 1079.13. Consent requirements - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-40-sect-1079-13/
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