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§24.8.  Prekindergarten programs

A.  Each city and parish school board may develop and offer prekindergarten instruction.  The youngest age at which a child may enter prekindergarten provided for by this Section shall be two years younger than the age required for that child to enter first grade as provided by R.S. 17:222(A) or, two years younger than the age required by the city or parish school board pursuant to R.S. 17:222(C).  

B.  The goal of prekindergarten instruction shall be to improve academic readiness, individual development skills, and social skills.  Prior to implementing prekindergarten instruction, a school board shall set forth a statement of the needs the program is intended to address, the anticipated results, and the basis upon which such results are expected, an outline of implementation steps, a detailed plan for staff usage, a detailed budget, and a plan for evaluation of the program results and an explanation thereof.  

Acts 1988, No. 718, §1, eff. July 18, 1988.