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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/14/2012
06/14/2012
Introduced Session
2012 Regular Legislative Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits bullying at schools or school-sponsored events. (gov sig)
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Tesa Middlebrook Anti-Bullying Act," aims to prohibit bullying in Louisiana schools and at school-sponsored events by amending existing laws and adding new provisions. It clarifies that bullying, defined as a pattern of gestures, written, electronic, or verbal communications, or physical acts that harm a student, place them in fear of harm, damage property, or create a hostile educational environment, is prohibited. The bill mandates that all public elementary and secondary schools adopt and incorporate a bullying policy into their student codes of conduct, requiring ongoing training for school employees, including bus drivers, on recognizing and responding to bullying. It establishes clear procedures for reporting, investigating, and addressing bullying incidents, including timelines for investigations and appeals processes for students, parents, or school employees if action is not taken. The bill also requires schools to notify parents of bullying reports and offers options for victims' families to transfer schools if multiple reports of bullying go unaddressed. Furthermore, it mandates student orientations to inform them about bullying policies, consequences, and reporting procedures, and clarifies that charter schools must also adhere to these bullying procedures.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (65)
John Alario (R),
Robert Allain (R),
Jody Amedee (R),
Conrad Appel (R),
Austin Badon (D),
Taylor Barras (R),
Regina Barrow (D),
Robert Billiot (D),
Wesley Bishop (D),
Christopher Broadwater (R),
Sharon Broome (D),
Jared Brossett (D),
Terry Brown (I),
Troy Brown (D),
Sherri Buffington (R),
Timothy Burns (R),
Roy Burrell (D),
Stephen Carter (R),
Norby Chabert (R),
Simone Champagne (R),
Charles Chaney (R),
Yvonne Colomb (D),
A.G. Crowe (R),
Michael Danahay (D),
Franklin Foil (R),
Richard Gallot (D),
Jerry Gisclair (D),
Elbert Guillory (R),
Mickey Guillory (D),
Lance Harris (R),
Joseph Harrison (R),
Cameron Henry (R),
Bob Hensgens (R),
Dorothy Hill (D),
Frank Hoffmann (R),
Paul Hollis (R),
Frank Howard (R),
Girod Jackson (D),
Ronnie Johns (R),
Robert Kostelka (R),
Nancy Landry (R),
Anthony Ligi (R),
Gerald Long (R),
Daniel Martiny (R),
Helena Moreno (D),
James Morris (R),
Jay Morris (R),
Edwin Murray (D),
Ben Nevers (D),
Jonathan Perry (R),
Vincent Pierre (D),
Steven Pylant (R),
Gene Reynolds (D),
Neil Riser (R),
Harold Ritchie (D),
John Schroder (R),
Alan Seabaugh (R),
Karen St. Germain (D),
Gregory Tarver (D),
Francis Thompson (R),
Michael Walsworth (R),
Rick Ward (R),
Mack White (R),
Patrick Williams (D),
Thomas Willmott (R),
Last Action
Effective date 6/14/12. (on 06/14/2012)
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