This bill amends existing laws regarding the crime of battery against school teachers in Louisiana. It redefines battery of a school teacher to include instances where the battery is committed due to the victim's status as a school teacher. The bill introduces new definitions, including "developmental disability," and establishes specific penalties for offenders based on their status as students or non-students. For student offenders, penalties vary depending on whether the battery causes serious bodily injury, with fines and imprisonment terms specified. Non-student offenders face harsher penalties, including mandatory imprisonment without the possibility of parole for a minimum period.

Additionally, the bill outlines the disposition of juvenile offenders adjudicated for felony-grade delinquent acts related to battery of a school teacher. It mandates that such juveniles be committed to secure placement for at least six months and participate in court-approved counseling programs. The bill also includes provisions for the potential modification of a juvenile's disposition based on their progress and risk assessment, as well as requirements for a transitional plan to assist in their reintegration into the community. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance protections for school teachers and establish clearer consequences for those who commit acts of battery against them.

Statutes affected:
HB133 Original: 14:3(A)
HB133 Engrossed: 14:34(B), 14:1(B), 14:3(A)
HB133 Enrolled: 14:3(A)
HB133 Act 617: 14:3(A)