House Bill No. [insert number] amends R.S. 17:172 to enhance the procedures for parental complaints in local public schools. The bill mandates that each local public school governing authority must adopt rules that ensure parents or legal guardians are informed in writing about the proper processes for making complaints or requesting information from the school. This information must include contact details for the appropriate personnel and be updated annually. Additionally, the bill specifies that this information should be integrated into the existing policies, codes of conduct, or student handbooks of the schools.

A significant addition to the law is the requirement for the development and implementation of a complaint tracking system. This system will allow for better management and oversight of parental complaints regarding school incidents involving their children. The bill aims to improve communication between schools and families, ensuring that parents are adequately informed and that their concerns are systematically addressed.

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