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LA HB317
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tehmi Chassion
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AI Summary
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Prohibits prekindergarten and kindergarten students from being assigned to alternative schools for disruptive behavior
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Allows assignment to alternative schools only if the student is suspended or expelled for infractions involving drugs, weapons, assault, or battery under R.S. 17:416
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Adds new subsection E to R.S. 17:100.5, which governs alternative school establishment by local school boards
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Applies statewide, overriding any contrary provisions of law
Legislative Description
Prohibits the assignment of prekindergarten or kindergarten students to an alternative school unless suspended or expelled for certain infractions
STUDENT/DISCIPLINE
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
3/9/2026