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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 256 Reengrossed 2022 Regular Session Barrow
Present law provides generally for the discipline of students, including suspension.
Proposed law requires that prior to a suspension of greater than three days, an assignment
to an alternative placement, or an expulsion, a student be assessed using an instrument
approved by the La. Dept. of Health that is designed to determine if the student has
experienced trauma. Further requires the results of the assessment to be considered in
determining whether the student's behavior may be better addressed in a manner other than
through the disciplinary actions listed above.
Proposed law excepts students requiring an immediate suspension for certain behaviors, but
requires they be assessed during their period of suspension and before an alternative
placement or expulsion.
(Amends R.S. 17:223 and 416(A)(3)(b); repeals R.S. 17:223.1)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Education to the
original bill
1. Changes to apply only to suspensions greater than 3 days.
2. Changes how the information from the assessment is utilized in the
disciplinary actions.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Makes technical corrections.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Education to the
reengrossed bill:
1. Require assessment used be approved by the La. Dept. of Health instead of
developed by the Centers for Disease Control.
2. Modify timing of assessment for students who have engaged in certain behaviors
requiring immediate suspension.
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