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“ I think that [ passage of the bill ] would show that Louisiana is concerned and that it is interested in allowing the young people of its state access to [ public ] records , ” Barker said.He wants the law to go into effect before his birthday on Sept. 24 so that he can make an open-records request while still a minor — and have his request granted . Richard Brack , managing editor of the Journal-World . He said that while he could not recall what was said during the call , he denied that Jones had ordered background checks . DeBenon said the staff is writing letters to Superintendent Debra Duval and Rottman , requesting the release of the newspapers . He also found that the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana , a nonprofit , nonpartisan research group , recommended in 2003 that the Louisiana Public Records Act be amended to grant minors access . “ This supports Dean Carter ’ s argument because The Innovator was “ school-sponsored , ” given that the public might reasonably perceive that it bore GSU ’ s imprimatur . LOUISIANA — A state representative is sponsoring an amendment to the Louisiana Public Records Act that would give minors access to public records.Louisiana is the only state that requires a person to be “ of the age of majority ” — 18 in Louisiana — to have access to public documents . ” Farmer and Jones did not respond to requests for comment . " [ Carter ] did n't actually censor anything did she ? The amendment would allow any person access to public records , but those under 18 years of age would be allowed to receive only copies of requested records and will not be able to inspect the records where they are kept , Barker said.The Legislature will begin a new session March 29 , and Wright expects the bill to be scheduled for a hearing in the House and Governmental Affairs Committee during the first week of April.Wright believes the bill has a good chance of passing , especially since Louisiana is the only state to deny minors access to public records .