Proposes reducing the campaign-free zone around polling places in Louisiana from 600 feet to 100 feet. The bill aims to amend R.S. 18:1462(A) to reflect this change. If enacted, the law would take effect immediately upon the governor's signature or upon the lapse of time for gubernatorial action.

Proposes to exempt applicants for the Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate from the certification-related criminal history check, unless their certificate was previously denied, suspended, or revoked. This exemption applies only to the certification process. Employment-related background checks remain mandatory for positions requiring this certificate, such as:

·       Preschool Teachers

·       Child Care Center Workers

·       Early Childhood Teacher Assistants

·       Head Start Teachers

·       Child Development Specialists

·       Early Childhood Paraprofessionals

·       Infant/Toddler Educators

·       Child Care Program Directors

·       Family Child Care Providers

·       Early Learning Support Staff

Why would you give certification to people who cannot pass a criminal background check for employment?