RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
Act 248 (SB 54) 2015 Regular Session Broome
Prior law provided for the discipline of students for disorderly conduct in school, on school
playgrounds, while going to and from school, or during intermission or recess.
New law retains prior law for students in grades six through twelve, but prohibits the
suspension or expulsion of a student in grades prekindergarten through five from school or
suspended from riding on a school bus for a uniform violation that is not tied to willful
disregard of school policies.
New law applies to charter schools. Further provides that no charter school shall suggest to
a parent that it is authorized to suspend or expel a student for a uniform violation that is not
tied to willful disregard of school policies.
Effective upon signature of the governor (June 29, 2015).
(Adds R.S. 17:416(J) and 3996(B)(39))