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)]
HB 620 Engrossed 2025 Regular Session Phelps
Abstract: Requires the Caddo Parish school district implement traffic congestion solutions to
promote public safety in neighborhoods surrounding Caddo Middle Magnet and Eden
Gardens Elementary schools.
Proposed law specifies that the Caddo Parish School Board should be responsible for developing and
implementing their own solutions to address traffic congestion, accident rates, and emergency
vehicle response times in areas surrounding Caddo Middle Magnet and Eden Gardens Elementary
schools in Shreveport, La. Additionally, specifies that when developing these solutions, the school
board must take all necessary measure to ensure that the following issues are fully resolved:
(1)The restriction of certain roadways from use during drop-off and pick-up times.
(2)The utilization of the transfer drop-off locations.
(3)The prohibition against circling the parking lot during drop-off and pick-up times.
Proposed law requires the Caddo Parish School Board to use existing local and state traffic engineer
studies to create the most effective methods of ensuring the safety of the students, family, faculty,
and residents who use the roadways neighboring the Caddo Middle Magnet and Eden Elementary
schools.
Proposed law requires that the DOTD lend its expertise to contribute to meaningful, permanent
solutions to the public safety and traffic problems in neighborhoods surrounding Caddo Middle
Magnet and Eden Garden Elementary schools.
Proposed law requires the DOTD collaborate with Northwest La. Council of Governments regarding
their findings.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 32:475)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Transportation, Highways and
Public Works to the original bill: 1. Make technical changes.
2. Add additional roadways to the access restrictions applicable during drop-off and pick-up
times.