The goal of this bill is to act as a "backup" for schools to fall back on and essentially be able to say, "It's a state policy, not get upset with us." The hope is that Sen. Bill 207 will give school leaders the confidence to enforce a 'No Phones in the Classroom' policy without having to take the heat entirely.
The bill successfully cleared a House panel on Tuesday according to Rep. Dixon McMakin House Bill 97's primary objective is to "enhance pedestrian and motorist safety" across Louisiana.
A Louisiana House bill would strengthen the current law by banning the possession and sale of nitrous oxide and increase the penalties for breaking the law.