HB283

Provides relative to incidents of assault and battery on students and school employees (EN INCREASE LF EX See Note)

Complete·5/29/26

Louisiana HB283, known as the "Teacher's Shield Act," mandates expulsion for students who assault or batter school employees, prohibiting their.

Louisiana HB283, the "Teacher's Shield Act," addresses incidents of assault and battery on school employees. It mandates that students found guilty of such offenses be expelled for at least two complete school semesters. During this period, students must attend an alternative school or educational placement and participate in an anger management program. Notably, students expelled under this law are prohibited from attending the school where the assault or battery occurred, unless no other suitable school is available.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

98 Yea

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0 Nay

7 Absent

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Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

Senate Committee on Education

Apr 29

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Education

History

May 29

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 539.

May 29

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 28

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.