LA HB384

Reduces the minimum expulsion period for students in grades 6-12 found with firearms, knives (blade 2.5+ inches), or controlled substances on school property from four complete school semesters to two complete school semesters

Creates an exception for marijuana, THC, or chemical derivatives—mandatory expulsion applies only on the second or subsequent offense, not the first occurrence

First-time possession of marijuana, THC, tobacco, alcohol, or vaping products on school property may result in recommended expulsion but is not mandatory

Requires local school boards to annually report expulsion data to the Louisiana Department of Education, including first-time expulsions, repeat expulsions, and student return rates to regular school settings

Superintendents retain authority to modify minimum expulsion lengths on a case-by-case basis with written documentation