RS 2512 - Findings; statement of purpose
The legislature finds and declares that the high incidence of young children who are missing from their homes is a problem of concern to the parents and citizens of Louisiana. The legislature further finds that the creation and keeping of identification records for elementary school children will assist in the recovery of missing children. The legislature expressly declares its intent that such records be used solely to assist with the finding and identification of missing children and only with parental permission.
Acts 1985, No. 122, §1.