§2593. Powers and duties

            The office shall have the following functions, powers, and duties:

            (1) To serve as the coordinating body for ADA compliance for all state agencies within the executive branch of state government.

            (2) To promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to ensure consistent administration of the ADA and related disability accommodations laws across state agencies.

            (3) To provide consultation on state employee accommodations, upon request, including review of applicable medical documentation.

            (4) To administer and ensure compliance by state agencies with the annual plans and reports required by this Chapter.

            (5) To design the transitional return to work program in conjunction with the office of risk management in accordance with R.S. 39:1547.

            (6) To provide reports and recommendations to the legislature for the adoption of legislation to facilitate compliance with the ADA.

            (7) To offer subject matter expertise for all matters relating to the ADA.

            (8) To conduct general and customized training on ADA topics for state agencies.

            (9) To provide informal technical assistance about the ADA to the general public and collaborate with local ADA support systems.

            (10) To increase public awareness of the ADA for the purpose of helping more citizens to understand the letter and the spirit of the law.

            Acts 2021, No. 452, §2; Acts 2025, No. 146, §2, eff. June 8, 2025.