The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Cheryl Serrett
DIGEST
SB 150 Original 2020 Regular Session Carter
Present law generally provides for alternative schools and alternative education programs for
children whose behavior is disruptive.
Proposed law retains present law and further provides that alternative schools may be provided for
students who are at risk of dropping out.
Present law requires a model master plan for supporting behavior and discipline. Further requires
the plan to include guidelines for improving methods and procedures for the handling of suspensions,
referrals to alternative schools, and the use of seclusion and physical restraint.
Present law provides that certain students exhibiting problem behavior shall be labeled as
delinquents and may be placed in an alternative setting.
Proposed law repeals present law as related to labeling a child as delinquent but retains provisions
relative to alternative education.
Proposed law instead requires the model master plan guidelines to accomplish reducing suspensions,
referrals to alternative schools, and the use of seclusion and physical restraint.
Present law provides for the Advisory Council on Student Behavior and Discipline. Further provides
for the advisory council to annually submit a report to the Senate and House Committees on
Education and to the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).
Proposed law provides that the annual report be submitted only to BESE.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 17:100.5(A), 224, 252(A)(2)(h), 253(G); repeals R.S. 17:223.1)