RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 523 (SB 178) 2018 Regular Session Walsworth
Prior law prohibited the wearing or possessing of body armor on school property, at
school-sponsored functions, or in firearm-free zones.
Prior law provided exceptions for wearing body armor on school property, at
school-sponsored functions, or in firearm-free zones.
New law retains prior law and provides an exception allowing students to carry, wear, or
possess bullet-resistant backpacks on school property or a school bus.
Effective upon signature of the governor (May 23, 2018).
(Adds R.S. 14:95.9(C)(8))