A pre-filed bill (HB 322) set for consideration during the spring session of the Louisiana Legislature aims to empower teachers with greater authority to manage disruptive students.
Sponsored by Republican Representative Joseph Stagni, the legislation seeks to bolster teachers’ disciplinary capabilities without the threat of employment repercussions.
Under the current legal framework (R.S. 17:416), teachers already possess the right to discipline students who disrupt the educational process or breach school regulations.
However, the new proposal enhances these provisions by explicitly prohibiting…
