This bill amends Louisiana's student discipline laws to enhance the authority of teachers in managing classroom behavior. It explicitly allows teachers to take disciplinary action against students who violate school rules or disrupt the educational process, while prohibiting principals and administrators from discouraging or retaliating against teachers for such actions. The bill mandates that teachers must remove students who pose a threat to safety or violate the school's code of conduct, and it requires a discussion between the teacher and principal after a student is removed three times from the same classroom. Additionally, a conference with the student's parent or guardian is now required before the student can return to the classroom.

The legislation also reinforces the rights of teachers by ensuring that local school boards cannot create policies that undermine these rights. It emphasizes that no adverse employment actions can be taken against teachers for exercising their rights under this section, provided that their actions align with the discipline policies adopted by the public school governing authority. Overall, the bill aims to create a more supportive environment for teachers in managing student behavior while ensuring that disciplinary actions are consistent with established policies.

Statutes affected:
HB322 Original: 17:416(A)(1), 17:18(B)
HB322 Engrossed: 17:416(A)(1), 17:18(B)
HB322 Reengrossed: 17:416(A)(1), 17:18(B)
HB322 Enrolled: 17:416(A)(1), 17:18(B)
HB322 Act : 17:416(A)(1), 17:18(B)