2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 17 — Education
RS 17:1984 — Standards of competency and instruction


LA Rev Stat § 17:1984 What's This?

§1984. Standards of competency and instruction

Instruction in braille reading and writing shall be sufficient to enable each blind student to communicate effectively and efficiently with the same level of proficiency expected of the student's peers of comparable ability and grade level. The student's individualized education program shall specify:

(1) The results obtained from the inventory required by R.S. 17:1983.

(2) How braille will be implemented as the primary mode for learning through integration with other classroom activities.

(3) The date on which braille instruction will commence.

(4) The length of the period of instruction and the frequency and duration of each instructional session.

(5) The level of competency in braille reading and writing to be achieved by the end of the period and the objective assessment measures to be used.

(6) If a decision has been made under the provisions of R.S. 17:1983 that braille instruction or use is not required for the student.

Acts 1992, No. 923, §1.

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