TITLE 17. EDUCATION

CHAPTER 2. TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES

PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

17:416.15      Zero tolerance policies;  authorization;  conflict resolution classes;  fees;  compliance

Any city, parish, or other local public school board may adopt and implement a zero tolerance policy for fighting in the schools under its jurisdiction.  Such policy may include a requirement that a student who is disciplined pursuant to the policy and such student's parent or parents shall attend a conflict resolution class or classes and may include provisions for the school board to take appropriate action, as determined by the board, against any student or parent who fails to comply with the class attendance requirement.  Such classes may be provided by the school board or other appropriate provider as determined by the board.  Any city, parish, or other local public school board may charge a fee for such attendance in an amount as may be determined by the board.  However, such fee amount shall not exceed one hundred dollars.

Added by Acts 2001, No. 230, § 1, eff. June 1, 2001.