RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 48 (HB 83) 2020 Second Extraordinary Session Romero
Existing law provides for the discipline of students for disorderly conduct in school, on
school playgrounds, while going to and from school, or during intermission or recess.
Further provides, upon the recommendation of a principal for the expulsion of a student, for
a hearing by the school board to determine the facts of the case and if the student's conduct
warrants expulsion. New law makes existing law applicable even when a student's penalty
is reduced to a suspension.
Existing law authorizes a parent or tutor to appeal an expulsion to the district court for the
parish in which the student's school is located. New law makes existing law applicable even
when a student's penalty is reduced to a suspension.
New law provides that a judgment may include awarding of damages and reasonable attorney
fees if a court finds a school official's actions meet specified criteria.
Existing law requires each public school board to review its discipline policies at least
annually. Requires each public school board to have established a discipline policy review
committee. New law retains existing law and requires such committees to meet no later than
Dec. 31, 2020, and update all policies and procedures relative to conduct that occurs at home
or any location that is not school property while a student is engaged in virtual instruction.
New law provides for discipline procedures for students engaged in virtual instruction from
March 13, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2020.
New law provides for prospective and retroactive applicability.
Effective upon signature of the governor (November 5, 2020).
(Amends R.S. 17:416(C)(4) and (5); Adds R.S. 17:416(K))


Statutes affected:
HB83 Original: 17:416(C)(4)
HB83 Engrossed: 17:416(C)(4)
HB83 Reengrossed: 17:416(C)(4)
HB83 Enrolled: 17:416(C)(4)
HB83 Act : 17:416(C)(4)