LPSS - Discipline Policy Review Committee Meeting - July 16, 2026

The Lafayette Parish School System held a Discipline Policy Review Committee meeting on July 16, 2026, focused on revising student discipline codes and procedures in compliance with recent legislative acts such as Act 337 and Act 324. The committee discussed updates to infraction codes related to dress code violations, academic dishonesty, property theft, use of profane language, and controlled substances, among others. Key changes included the introduction of a new infraction code for theft valued at $100 or greater, adjustments to disciplinary levels for offenses like cell phone misuse and traffic violations, and clarifications on consequences such as in-school suspension, out-of-school suspension, and recommendations for expulsion. The meeting also addressed procedural enhancements for handling repeated infractions, mental health evaluations after multiple suspensions, and parental involvement in disciplinary actions. No procurement, contracting, or budgetary matters were discussed during this meeting.