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urn: urn:us-la:rs:37:3725
citation: "R.S. 37:3725"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 37 › Chapter 61"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2023, number: 182, section: 2, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
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# Department powers and duties

The department, in consultation with the board, may adopt rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act to implement core skills, roles, and competencies for community health workers; to implement standards and requirements for community health worker education and training programs; and to implement standards for community health worker education.