Bill Purpose:
Extends laws regarding punishment of those who disrupt school to apply to students, teachers, and administrators instead of just people not allowed on school premises.
Bill Sponsor:
Dwight (R)
Committee:
Criminal Justice
OPEN Comments:
This bill will contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline by criminalizing student behavior. Rep. Dwight will not be moving this bill forward due to COVID-19.
Link to Digest:
legis.la.gov
Current Status:
Pending House Administration of Criminal Justice
OPEN Position:
Oppose
Committee Hearing Date:
Rep. Dwight will not be moving this bill forward due to COVID-19.
Who’s Involved:
The Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association pushed for and backed this bill.
