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LA HB283
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Candace Newell
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AI Summary
- Cited as the "Teacher's Shield Act," requires immediate suspension and removal of students formally accused of assault or battery on school employees, whether incidents occur on or off school property
- Expands definition of "school employee" to include substitute teachers, substitute bus operators, and school volunteers
- Mandates minimum two-semester expulsion for students found guilty of assault or battery on school employees, with required placement in alternative school and participation in anger management program
- Removes exception that previously allowed students to remain at the same school if no other suitable grade-level school was available; permanently prohibits expelled students from attending the school where the assaulted employee works
- Specifies that sick leave for school employees injured by assault or battery may be used for medical treatment, psychological treatment, and physical rehabilitation
Legislative Description
Provides relative to incidents of assault and battery on teachers and other school employees (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note)
SCHOOLS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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