The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Cheryl Serrett.
DIGEST
SB 128 Original 2020 Regular Session Barrow
Present law provides generally for the discipline of students, including suspension.
Proposed law requires the principal, prior to suspending a student, to ensure that the student is
assessed using an instrument, such as the Adverse Childhood Experiences Assessment developed
by the Centers for Disease Control, that is designed to determine if the student has experienced
trauma. Further requires the results of the assessment to be used to determine whether the student's
behavior may be better addressed in a manner other than through suspension.
Proposed law repeals outdated law regarding in-school suspension pilot projects.
Proposed law authorizes and directs the Louisiana State Law Institute to redesignate R.S. 17:223 and
224, as designated prior to the enactment of proposed law, as R.S. 17:416.1.1 and 416.1.2, and to
redesignate any other section of law or internal citations consistent with the provisions of this Act.
(Amends 17:223 and 416(A)(3)(b); repeals 17:223.1)