This bill amends R.S. 17:112(B) and enacts R.S. 17:3996(B)(89) to enhance the requirements for student records during school transfers in Louisiana. Specifically, it mandates that when a student transfers from one school to another, the principal must include the student's full disciplinary record in the transferred documents. This includes details about any suspensions or expulsions, such as the dates and reasons for these disciplinary actions. The bill aims to ensure that receiving schools have complete information regarding a student's disciplinary history.

Additionally, the bill extends the requirements related to student records to charter schools, which were previously exempt from certain mandates applicable to public schools. By including R.S. 17:112 under the laws that charter schools must adhere to, the legislation ensures that charter schools are held to the same standards regarding the maintenance and transfer of student records, particularly concerning disciplinary information. This change is intended to promote transparency and accountability in the handling of student records across all types of educational institutions in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
HB344 Original: 17:112(B)
HB344 Engrossed: 17:112(B)
HB344 Enrolled: 17:112(B)
HB344 Act : 17:112(B)