This bill amends existing Louisiana law regarding student discipline, specifically enhancing the authority of teachers in managing classroom behavior. It stipulates that teachers are empowered to take disciplinary action against students who violate school rules or disrupt the educational process, and it explicitly prohibits principals and administrators from discouraging or retaliating against teachers for such actions. Additionally, 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 conference with the student's parent or guardian after a third removal from the classroom before the student can be readmitted.

The legislation also reinforces the rights of teachers by ensuring that local school boards cannot create policies that undermine these rights. It emphasizes that any disciplinary actions taken by teachers must align with the policies established by the public school governing authority. The bill aims to create a supportive environment for teachers to maintain discipline while protecting them from potential retaliation for their actions.

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)