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Door 6 · Bullying

Bullying law in Louisiana: what the school must actually do

The enforceable sentences in Louisiana's bullying law — deadlines where they exist, and the demand that works where they don't.

Louisiana's truth table

Investigation deadline in law: Begins the next business day school is in session after the report; completed within 10 school days of the written report.

Parent notice: No later than the next business day after the report (parents of victim and offender).

Victim transfer: Yes — the district shall transfer the victim on request (after verifying the bullying).

Retaliation for reporting: prohibited by statute.

Source: La. R.S. §17:416.13

The five paper-trail moves + the written report

Rules checked October 2026 — every rule on this page is cited to its source. Verify day counts against your district's official calendar.