The bill amends R.S. 17:416.1(B)(2) to enhance regulations surrounding student discipline in Louisiana's elementary and secondary schools. It specifically prohibits certain forms of corporal punishment, defining it as the use of physical force to discipline a student, which includes actions such as hitting, paddling, striking, spanking, and slapping that cause pain or discomfort.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that explicitly prohibits the act of taping a student's mouth shut or restricting their airway in any manner, regardless of parental consent. This amendment aims to ensure the safety and well-being of students by eliminating harmful disciplinary practices in educational settings.

Statutes affected:
HB107 Original: 17:416(B)(2)
HB107 Engrossed: 17:416(B)(2)
HB107 Enrolled: 17:1(B)(2)
HB107 Act 780: 17:1(B)(2)