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LA HB353
LA HB353Provides relative to student behavior, discipline, and behavioral and mental health (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
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Introduced
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
In Committee
06/02/2023
06/02/2023
Crossed Over
05/24/2023
05/24/2023
Passed
06/07/2023
06/07/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/09/2023
06/09/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides relative to student behavior, discipline, and behavioral and mental health (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to Louisiana laws related to student behavior, discipline, and mental health. It allows students to be absent for up to three days per school year for mental or behavioral health reasons, and requires schools to provide opportunities for students to make up missed work and refer them to support services after the second absence. The bill also mandates that mental health instruction in schools include information on the relationship and difference between mental and physical health, as well as stress and anxiety management. Additionally, it requires schools to post information about suicide prevention services on their websites and student ID cards, and to provide information about substance abuse organizations and resources. Finally, the bill establishes a pilot program for trauma-informed mental health screening and services in three selected school systems.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Effective date: 08/01/2023. (on 06/09/2023)
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