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2022 Louisiana Laws
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Title 17 - Education
TITLE 17 EDUCATION
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL SCHOOL LAW
PART I. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
SUBPART A. STATE BOARD OF ELEMENTARY
AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
- §17:1. State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education; creation; membership; terms of office; vacancies
- §17:1.1. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 6, §3, EFF. MAY 13, 1992.
- §17:2. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 106, §2.
NOTE: §2.1 eff. until noon on Jan. 8, 2024. See Acts 2022 1st E.S., No. 3, §2.
- §17:2.1. Districts for election of members of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
- §17:2.2. Districts for election of members of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
- §17:3. Domicile; organization and meetings of board
- §17:3.1. Internet broadcast of board and committee meetings; archives
- §17:4. Transfer of obligations, etc. of state board of education
- §17:4.1. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 441, §3.
- §17:5. Compensation of board members
- §17:6. General powers of board
- §17:6.1. Rulemaking
- §17:7. Duties, functions, and responsibilities of board
- §17:7.1. Certification of teachers; certification of principals and superintendents; certification of school psychologists
- §17:7.2. Approved teacher education programs
- §17:7.3. Continuing education programs for teachers; reimbursement to public and nonpublic colleges and universities for tuition costs; rules and regulations; reporting; repayment for noncompletion of courses; services rendered
- §17:7.4. Continuing education program for paraprofessionals; tuition exemptions; rules and regulations; eligibility; reporting; repayment for noncompletion of courses
- §17:7.5. Alternative educational programs of instruction; submission of plans; board approval; program monitoring
- §17:7.6. Geaux Teach Program and Geaux Teach Fund
- §17:7.7. Continuing education pilot program for school support personnel in schools; reimbursement to public and nonpublic colleges and universities for tuition costs; rules and regulations; reporting; repayment for noncompletion of courses
- §17:8. Students impacted by declaration of public health emergency; 2019-2020 school year
- §17:8.1. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 389, §2, eff. July 1, 2015.
- §17:8.2. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 389, §2, eff. July 1, 2015.
- §17:8.3. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 21, §2.
- §17:9. Authority to execute mineral leases; approval by mineral board
- §17:10. Approval of public schools; standards; enforcement of standards; effect of failure of a public school to meet and maintain standards
- §17:10.1. School and district accountability system; purpose; responsibilities of state board
- §17:10.2. School and district accountability system; trend data profiles; employee incentive awards
- §17:10.3. School and district accountability; prohibited testing; exceptions
- §17:10.4. Distinguished Educators Program
- §17:10.5. School and district accountability; failing schools; transfer to Recovery School District; parent petitions
- §17:10.6. School and district accountability; school systems academically in crisis; definitions; audit and accounting requirements
- §17:10.7. School and district accountability; schools in districts in academic crisis; transfer to Recovery School District
- §17:10.7.1. Return of certain schools from the Recovery School District to the transferring school system; timeline; conditions; funding
- §17:10.8. School and district accountability system; early intervention program; purpose; responsibilities of state board
- §17:10.9. Accountability; office of juvenile justice schools
- §17:11. Approval of nonpublic schools by board
- §17:12. Census of educables; use of federal census
- §17:13. Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 171, §3.
- §17:13.1. Crime Prevention in Schools Act
- §17:14. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 132, §3, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2010, No. 732, §3, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §17:14.1. Family literacy demonstration program
- §17:15. Criminal history review
- §17:16. Reporting of certain arrests; school employees; requirements; failure to report
- §17:17. Physical fitness; students; findings; purpose
- §17:17.1. Required physical activity in schools
- §17:17.2. Physical activity; awards for model programs
- §17:17.3. Physical fitness; pilot program
- §17:17.4. Health and physical education coordinator; duties; qualifications
- §17:17.5. Physical fitness assessment; statewide expansion program
- §17:17.6. Targeted coordinated school health program
SUBPART B. SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
- §17:21. Superintendent of education for public elementary and secondary education; general functions; appointment qualifications; vacancies; compensation
- §17:22. Superintendent; functions and duties
- §17:22.1. Repealed by Acts 1983, No. 665, §2.
- §17:22.2. Repealed by Acts 1977, No. 748, §1, eff. July 21, 1977
- §17:23. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 302, §2, eff. June 28, 2011.
- §17:24. State Department of Education; creation; divisions; reorganization
- §17:24.1. State Department of Education; in-service training programs
- §17:24.2. Department of Education; teacher selection; technical assistance
- §17:24.3. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 725, §2, eff. July 1, 2014.
- §17:24.4. Louisiana Competency-Based Education Program; statewide standards for required subjects; Louisiana Educational Assessment Program; parish or city school board comprehensive pupil progression plans; waivers
- §17:24.5. Review of elementary and secondary school facilities
- §17:24.6. Writing courses for students in grades seven through twelve; pilot projects
- §17:24.7. Extended kindergarten; pilot project
- §17:24.8. Prekindergarten programs
- §17:24.9. Quality early literacy initiative; legislative findings; development; criteria; implementation; limitations
- §17:24.10. Early literacy instruction and screening; parental notification; reporting
- §17:24.11. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 438, §2.
- §17:24.12. Early literacy professional development; purpose; requirements; reporting; funding
- §17:25. Funds for parish and city school boards; warrants
- §17:25.1. Minimum foundation program; date for payments
- §17:26. Expenses of superintendent and employees
- §17:27. Superintendent's records; use of certified copies as evidence
- §17:28. Certified school nurses; city and parish school systems; plan development, adoption, and implementation
- §17:29. Social workers; failing schools; applicability
SUBPART B-1. TEACHER EDUCATION AND
CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
- §17:31. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 614, §4(A).
- §17:32. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 614, §4(A).
- §17:33. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 614, §4(A).
SUBPART C. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §17:41. Attorney general and superintendent; opinions and advice
- §17:42. References in laws to board and superintendent
PART I-A. SPECIAL SCHOOLS
SUBPART A. SPECIAL SCHOOLS IN GENERAL
SUBPART B. SALARY BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS OF
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN IN SPECIAL SCHOOLS
SUBPART C. TENURE FOR CERTIFIED
TEACHERS IN SPECIAL SCHOOLS
SUBPART D. SABBATICAL LEAVE FOR TEACHERS
IN SPECIAL SCHOOLS
SUBPART E. SICK LEAVE AND PERSONAL LEAVE
FOR TEACHERS IN SPECIAL SCHOOLS
SUBPART F. MATERNITY AND ADOPTIVE LEAVE FOR TEACHERS
IN SPECIAL SCHOOLS
SUBPART G. MILITARY LEAVE FOR TEACHERS
IN SPECIAL SCHOOLS
PART II. PARISH SCHOOL BOARDS
SUBPART A. ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION
- §17:51. Parish boards as bodies corporate; power to sue and be sued; service of citation
- §17:52. Election and qualification of members; term of office
- §17:52.1. Appointment of new members upon increase in membership
- §17:52.2. Lafayette Parish School Board; election of members; terms
- §17:53. School board members; training required
- §17:54. Officers of boards, election; superintendents, qualifications, appointment and removal
- §17:55. Executive committees; appointment
- §17:56. Compensation of board members and executive committee members
- §17:56.1. St. Tammany Parish School Board; compensation of members
- §17:57. Representation of municipalities on parish boards
- §17:58. East Baton Rouge Parish School Board; membership
- §17:58.1. East Baton Rouge Parish School Board; interim successors; terms
- §17:58.2. East Baton Rouge Parish School Board; reapportionment; election districts; terms
- §17:58.3. East Baton Rouge Parish School Board; compensation of members
- §17:59. General fund of parish school boards
- §17:60. Repealed by Acts 1964, No. 310, §2; Acts 1965, No. 36, §2, both eff. Jan. 1, 1971
- §17:60.1. Jefferson Parish School Board
- §17:60.2. Jefferson Parish School Board; reapportionment
- §17:60.3. Jefferson Parish School Board; term limits
- §17:60.4. School board members; term limits; local election
- §17:61. Caddo Parish School Board; number of members; election; determination of membership; districts; terms; remuneration; qualifications; vacancies
- §17:61.1. Repealed by Acts 1980, No. 285, §9, eff. July 17, 1980
- §17:62. Lafayette Parish School Board; term limits; voter approval
- §17:62.1. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 812, §1, eff. Nov. 25, 1999.
- §17:63. Iberville Parish School Board; number of members; districts
- §17:64. Zachary Community School Board and school system; creation; membership; qualifications; apportionment; election; powers, duties, and functions; system operation
- §17:64.1. Zachary community school system; interim school board
- §17:65. Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 41, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.
- §17:66. Central Community School Board and school system; creation; membership; qualifications; apportionment; election; powers, duties, and functions; system operation
- §17:66.1. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §3.
- §17:67. Southeast Baton Rouge Community School Board and school system; creation; membership; qualifications; apportionment; election; powers, duties, and functions; system operation
- §17:67.1. Southeast Baton Rouge Community School System; interim school board
- §17:67.2. Redistribution of minimum foundation program to other school systems
- §17:67.2.1. Unfunded accrued liability; payment
- §17:67.3. Benefits of reemployed retirees and Legacy Benefit Trust Fund for Retirees of East Baton Rouge Parish School System
- §17:67.4. Payments to East Baton Rouge Parish Educational Facilities Improvement District
SUBPART A-1. REAPPORTIONMENT AND REORGANIZATION
- §17:71.1. Authority for reapportionment; basis
- §17:71.2. Maximum and minimum size of boards; four-year concurrent terms
- §17:71.3. Procedure for accomplishing reapportionment; special election districts; effective date of same
- §17:71.4. Effective date of such reapportionment
- §17:71.5. Reapportionment; reorganization
- §17:71.6. Purpose and intent of Subpart
- §17:71.7. School boards affected by federal court ordered reapportionment plans
- §17:72. Baker School Board; election districts; compensation of members; exercise of powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities; operation of city of Baker municipal school system
- §17:72.1. City of Baker interim school board
- §17:73. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 812, §1, eff. Nov. 25, 1999.
SUBPART B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF SCHOOL BOARDS
AND PARISH SUPERINTENDENTS
- §17:81. General powers of local public school boards
- §17:81.1. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:81.2. Acceptance of nonlocal funds without prior approval prohibited
- §17:81.3. School bands; expenses
- §17:81.4. Reductions in force; dismissal of teachers and other school employees
- §17:81.5. School employees; procedure for dismissal
- §17:81.6. Investigation of employees; reporting of certain irregularities or improprieties; prohibited actions; penalties; remedies
- §17:81.7. Employee reports of criminal activity; law enforcement response
- §17:81.8. Employee demotion; investigation
- §17:81.9. School board policies; hiring procedures; statements; requirements
- §17:82. Lunch departments, authority to operate
- §17:83. Presidents of boards; duties; contracts with teachers, superintendents' duty to sign
- §17:84. Deputy parish superintendents, assistant superintendents, supervisors, and other employees; boards' authority to appoint
- §17:84.01. Assistant superintendents in certain districts; term of appointment; discharge for cause; other permanent status
- §17:84.1. School janitors, school custodians, school maintenance employees; board's authority to employ; age limitation
- §17:84.2. School boards; requirement to employ a business manager or chief financial officer; minimum standards
- §17:85. Naming of street or athletic facility by school boards
- §17:85.1. Naming of gymnasium at Monterey High School
- §17:85.2. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 841, §2, eff. July 9, 2008.
- §17:85.3. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 841, §2, eff. July 9, 2008.
- §17:85.4. Naming of curriculum center; St. Tammany Parish School Board
- §17:85.5. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 841, §2, eff. July 9, 2008.
- §17:85.6. Naming of a headstart and community center; Jefferson Davis Parish School Board
- §17:85.7. Naming of Reserve Officers' Training Corps building at West Monroe High School
- §17:85.8. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 841, §2, eff. July 9, 2008.
- §17:85.9. Terminated on Dec. 31, 2004, by Acts 2004, No. 563, §3, eff. July 6, 2004.
- §17:85.10. Terminated on Dec. 31, 2004, by Acts 2004, No. 718, §3, eff. July 6, 2004.
- §17:85.11. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 841, §2, eff. July 9, 2008.
- §17:85.12. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 841, §2, eff. July 9, 2008.
- §17:85.13. Naming of stadium by certain school boards
- §17:85.14. Naming of a performing arts center by certain school boards
- §17:86. Expenses of special sessions for teachers, boards' authority to pay
- §17:87. Lease or sale of school lands or of timber thereon; disposition of revenues
- §17:87.1. Rights-of-way across and through sixteenth section lands
- §17:87.2. Application for right-of-way over school lands; notice; advertisement; objections; terms and conditions of grant
- §17:87.3. Disposition of revenues received from grants
- §17:87.4. Rights-of-way across sixteenth section lands
- §17:87.5. Surveys by state; approval by parish school board; agreements with landowners
- §17:87.6. School property; alienation by school boards
- §17:87.7. School property; school board may require liability insurance for use
- §17:87.8. Leasing of sixteenth section lands for hunting and trapping; procedure
- §17:88. Budget of expected revenues and expenditures; boards' duty to adopt; submission to state superintendent of education with a copy to the legislative auditor
- §17:89. Financial operation of boards on fiscal year basis; restrictions on expenditures; penalty for excessive borrowing
- §17:89.1. Pledge and deposit of Minimum Foundation Equalization Distribution Funds
- §17:90. Office of parish superintendents, location
- §17:91. City, parish, and other local public school superintendents; supervisory duties
- §17:92. Financial reports of parish superintendents to the state Department of Education
- §17:93. Superintendents to keep records and furnish requested information
- §17:94. Oaths of office; superintendents' duty to administer
- §17:95. Superintendents as treasurers of school funds
- §17:96. Treasurer's duty to demand funds from predecessor
- §17:97. Disbursement of parish and city school funds; use of facsimile signatures on checks; bond required
- §17:97.1. Formula for minimum foundation program; certain local funds not to be used
- §17:97.2. Formula for minimum foundation program; additional funds not to be used in formula
- §17:98. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 569, §2, eff. July 1, 2021.
- §17:99. Investment of funds
- §17:100. Parishes authorized to aid in construction of schools
- §17:100.1. Alternative educational programs; certain adjudicated students; students in the custody of the office of juvenile justice; funding; authority of the local school board to contract; inclusion in minimum foundation program; funding formula
- §17:100.2. Multiparish compacts
- §17:100.3. Exception to multiparish compacts
- §17:100.4. Grievance procedures for teachers and other school employees
- §17:100.5. Alternative schools; establishment by local boards
- §17:100.6. School property; jurisdiction
- §17:100.7. Policies; governing authorities of public elementary and secondary schools; Internet and online sites; access by students and employees; resources for parents; exceptions
- §17:100.8. Student biometric information; collection and use
- §17:100.10. Public School Facilities Financing Act
- §17:100.11. School facilities preservation; certain districts
- §17:100.12. Systemwide needs program
- §17:100.13. Expanded academic support; accelerated learning committees
- §17:100.14. Public school buildings; water bottle filling stations
SUBPART B-1. ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, AND
CONTINUANCE OF PUPILS
- §17:101. Children of military families; registration prior to residency; preliminary enrollment
- §17:102. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 502, §1.
- §17:103. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 502, §1.
- §17:104. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 502, §1.
- §17:104.1. Local boards; authority; effect of provisional custody by mandate
- §17:105. Admission to schools in adjoining parishes
- §17:105.1. Transfer to schools in an adjoining school system; conditions; exceptions; funding
- §17:105.2. Local public school boards; agreements for the management and operation of low-performing schools
- §17:106. Objections and requests; hearings and investigations
- §17:107. Repealed by Acts 1975, No. 638, §3
- §17:108. Findings and actions of board as final; appeals
- §17:109. Appearance of attorney general; costs
- §17:110. Immunity of school boards and agents
- §17:111. Discrimination in public schools prohibited; pupil assignment; religious educational institutions
- §17:112. Student academic records; transfer; parental rights
SUBPART C. ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
- §17:121. Orleans Parish; election and terms of members; apportionment; qualifications; compensation; vacancies; prohibited acts
- §17:122. Application of general laws and regulations of state board of education
- §17:123. Superintendent of schools as treasurer of board; bond
- §17:124. Appropriations, authority to make
- §17:125. Normal schools; authority to maintain; salary schedules
- §17:126. Courses of study and text books; authority to adopt
- §17:127. Revenues of parish school board; duty to secure
- §17:128. Contracts; bids
PART III. PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL CHILDREN
SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §17:151. Public schools; establishment by parish boards; pupil-classroom-teacher ratios
- §17:151.1. Additional grades in secondary schools; establishment by local boards; approval of degrees, diplomas, and certificates
- §17:151.2. Consolidated multiparish vocational-technical school districts; St. John the Baptist, St. Charles and St. James Parish
- §17:151.3. Kindergarten; establishment; entrance age; prerequisites
- §17:152. Minimum average attendance required for maintenance of schools
- §17:153. Agreements for combination of public and parochial schools prohibited
- §17:154. Curriculum; length of school periods
- §17:154.1. Length of school day and year; requirements
- §17:154.2. Enrollment of students with special needs
- §17:154.3. School schedules; minimum work days; instructional days
- §17:154.4. School schedules; additional instructional days; employee work stoppages
- §17:155. Attendance of pupils in schools of adjoining parishes or cities; per capita cost of instruction
- §17:156. Physical examination for students
- §17:157. Ferries and toll bridges, etc.; free passage to students
- §17:158. School buses for transportation of students; employment of bus operators; alternative means of transportation; improvement of school bus turnarounds; loading and unloading students
- §17:158.1. Purchase of school buses; athletic departments of high schools
- §17:158.2. Purchase of school buses; resale to bus operators
- §17:158.3. Purchase of school buses; pooling of purchases by school boards
- §17:158.4. Purchase of school buses; ninety passenger capacity
- §17:158.5. Purchase of school buses; specifications required
- §17:158.6. School Bus Purchase Program; creation; purpose; administration
- §17:158.7. Lease of school buses from school bus operators
- §17:159. Insurance against injury to pupils transported to school
- §17:159.1. Insurance on privately owned school busses; withholding amounts to pay premiums; governmental immunity no defense
- §17:159.2. Insurance premiums as obligation of boards; privately owned buses
- §17:160. School bus operators under eighteen years of age prohibited; penalty
- §17:161. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 640, §3.
- §17:161.1. School buses in Orleans Parish; lettering requirements
- §17:162. School busses purchased for private use
- §17:163. Penalties
- §17:164. Regulations relating to construction, design, equipment, and operation of school buses
- §17:164.1. Additional regulations; crossing control device required; compliance
- §17:164.2. Additional regulations; occupant restraint systems required; compliance
- §17:165. Penalty for violation of regulations
- §17:166. Promulgation of rules and regulations
- §17:167. Certification of child's age upon entering a parish or city school system or private school for the first time; proof of age to qualify for athletic event participation
- §17:168. Cities or parishes with 300,000 or more population; extra duties of school bus operators
- §17:169. Insurance covering students participating in athletics and sports
- §17:170. Immunization of persons entering schools, kindergartens, colleges, proprietary or vocational schools, and day care centers for the first time; immunization of persons entering sixth grade; electronic transmission of immunization compliance reports
- §17:170.1. Immunizations of persons registering for courses at postsecondary education institutions requirements; exceptions; electronic transmission of immunization compliance reports
- §17:170.2. Immunization information; meningococcal disease
- §17:170.3. Immunization information; human papillomavirus
- §17:170.4. Immunizations of certain persons against meningococcal disease; exceptions
- §17:170.5. Immunization information; influenza
- §17:171. Health insurance eligibility status of students attending certain schools
- §17:172. Procedures for making complaints or requesting information from schools; parental notification; rules and regulations
- §17:173. Behavioral health services for students
- §17:174. Class size; maximum
- §17:175. Course registration in any public secondary school; course registration information; school boards; parents
- §17:176. Extracurricular activities; interscholastic athletics; participation; standards; prohibitions; filming or videotaping; definitions
- §17:176.1. Field trips and extracurricular activities; rules and procedures
- §17:177. Student fees; policies
- §17:178. School supplies
- §17:179. Student identification badges; authorization and display; Rapides Parish School Board; rules and regulations
- §17:180. Pilot program; decisionmaking skills; participating school systems; implementation; funding
- §17:181. Vocational agricultural, agribusiness, and agriscience programs; funding
- §17:182. Protective custody
- §17:182.1. Homework assistance
- §17:183. Hazing; public elementary and secondary students; intent and findings; definitions; policies
SUBPART A-1. HIGH SCHOOL CAREER OPTION
- §17:183.1. Purpose
- §17:183.2. Career option description
- §17:183.3. Career major; description; curriculum and graduation requirements
- §17:183.4. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 246, §2, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 257, §3, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 298, §2, eff. July 1, 2009.
- §17:183.5. Methods of program development; options to aid in curriculum design; career major teachers
- §17:183.6. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 246, §2, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 257, §3, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 298, §2, eff. July 1, 2009.
- §17:183.7. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 246, §2, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 257, §3, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 298, §2, eff. July 1, 2009.
- §17:183.8. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 246, §2, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 257, §3, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 298, §2, eff. July 1, 2009.
- §17:183.9. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 246, §2, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 257, §3, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 298, §2, eff. July 1, 2009.
SUBPART A-2. AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
- §17:185.1. Short title
- §17:185.2. Agricultural education; legislative findings; intent
- §17:185.3. Agricultural education; state action plan
- §17:185.4. Agricultural Education Commission
- §17:185.5. Agricultural Education Immersion Program; pilot
- §17:185.6. Effectiveness
SUBPART A-3. COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION
- §17:187.1. Short title
- §17:187.2. Computer science education; legislative findings; intent
- §17:187.3. Computer Science Education Advisory Commission; establishment, members, and purpose
- §17:187.4. State action plan for computer science education
- §17:187.5. Funding
SUBPART B. NUTRITION PROGRAMS
- §17:191. Terms defined
- §17:192. Lunches and breakfasts; duty to furnish
- §17:192.1. Meals; denial to students; procedures
- §17:193. Federal funds for nutrition programs; state Department of Education's authority to receive
- §17:194. Administration of nutrition program; general powers of governing authorities of nutrition program providers; funds for privately supplied programs for profit prohibited; exceptions
- §17:195. Operation of nutrition program; general powers of governing authorities of nutrition program providers; forbidden acts; penalties
- §17:195.1. Louisiana Farm to School Program
- §17:195.2. Lifestyle choices pilot program
- §17:196. Rules and regulations; state Department of Education's duty to prescribe
- §17:197. Studies regarding improvement and expansion of nutrition program; state Department of Education's duty to conduct
- §17:197.1. Foods and beverages other than school breakfast or lunch in public elementary and secondary schools; legislative findings; restrictions
- §17:198. Additional funds
- §17:199. Retention of reimbursement funds by governing authorities of nutrition program providers
SUBPART B-1. LOUISIANA ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ACT
- §17:200. Title
- §17:201. Legislative findings
- §17:202. Louisiana Environmental Education Commission; creation; membership; duties
- §17:203. Definitions
- §17:204. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 16, §3.
- §17:205. Environmental Education Section; staff; powers and duties; cooperation; funding
- §17:206. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 16, §3.
- §17:207. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 16, §3.
- §17:208. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 16, §3.
- §17:209. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 16, §3.
- §17:210. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 16, §3.
- §17:211. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 16, §3.
- §17:212. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 16, §3.
- §17:213. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 16, §3.
- §17:214. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 16, §3.
- §17:215. Grant program
- §17:216. Curriculum framework
- §17:217. Pre-service teacher education
- §17:218. Professional development
- §17:219. Postsecondary environmental education
- §17:220. Non-formal education
SUBPART C. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
- §17:221. School attendance; compulsory ages; duty of parents; excessive absences; condition for driving privileges
- §17:221.1. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:221.2. Assignment of pupils; parental request
- §17:221.3. Student enrollment notification; required schools and programs; content
- §17:221.4. Louisiana School Dropout Prevention Act
- §17:221.5. Placement in classrooms of children born at the same birth event; parental request; limitations
- §17:221.6. Louisiana School Dropout Recovery Program
- §17:221.7. Dropout prevention and recovery for expectant and parenting students
- §17:221.8. Pregnant or parenting students; policies; attendance, breastfeeding, and child care
- §17:222. School entrance; proof of age, race, and parentage required; exceptions
- §17:223. Discipline of pupils; suspension from school
- §17:223.1. In-school suspension pilot projects
- §17:224. Unadjustable or incorrigible children; reports to juvenile courts; expulsion, assignments, and transfers
- §17:225. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 160, §3, eff. July 1, 1998.
- §17:225.1. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:226. Exemptions from compulsory attendance
- §17:226.1. Compulsory attendance; exemption for minors engaged in artistic or creative services
- §17:227. State directors of child welfare and attendance; duties
- §17:228. Visiting teachers, or supervisors of child welfare and attendance
- §17:229. Appointment of visiting teachers, or supervisors of child welfare and attendance
- §17:230. Powers and duties of visiting teachers, or supervisors of child welfare and attendance
- §17:231. Retirement, tenure, and other welfare benefits of visiting teachers, or supervisors of child welfare and attendance
- §17:232. Attendance records, principals' and teachers' duty to furnish; penalty for violation; pupil absence upon own authority prohibited; notice
- §17:233. Cases of habitual absence or tardiness referred to juvenile or family court; denial or suspension of driving privileges
- §17:234. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:235. Cooperation of other state agencies and institutions with visiting teachers, or supervisors of child welfare and attendance
- §17:235.1. Parent orientation; local public school boards; guidelines
- §17:235.2. Statements of compliance; students and parents; required
- §17:236. Definition of a school
- §17:236.1. Approval of home study programs
- §17:236.2. Home study program participants; admission to public schools
- §17:236.3. Virtual school; definition; attendance policies
- §17:237. Authority to suspend
- §17:238. Education of children having no permanent address, certain abandoned children, and children in foster care
- §17:239. Prohibition against unauthorized use of electronic telecommunication devices; exceptions; penalties
- §17:240. Prohibition against use of tobacco in schools; prohibition against smoking on school bus; rules and regulations
SUBPART C-1. THE EDUCATION/JUVENILE JUSTICE
PARTNERSHIP ACT
- §17:251. Short title; legislative intent
- §17:252. School master plans for supporting student behavior and discipline
- §17:253. Advisory Council on Student Behavior and Discipline
- §17:254. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 413, §1.
SUBPART C-2. PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM
- §17:255. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:256. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:257. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:258. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:259. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:260. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
SUBPART D. REQUIRED COURSES OF STUDY
- §17:261. Constitution of the United States
- §17:262. Flag and patriotic customs of the United States; required instruction
- §17:263. Adoption awareness; required instruction
- §17:264. Community service; high school diploma endorsement program
- §17:265. The Founding Principles of the United States of America; required instruction
- §17:266. Cursive writing; required instruction
- §17:267. Litter prevention and awareness; required instruction
- §17:268. Declaration of Independence and Federalist Papers
- §17:269. Selective service obligation orientation program
- §17:270. Personal financial management; required instruction
- §17:271. Shaken baby syndrome; instruction
- §17:271.1. Mental health; required instruction
- §17:272. French language and culture; teaching in public schools
- §17:273. Second languages; teaching in public schools
- §17:273.1. Critical languages; teaching in public schools
- §17:273.2. Foreign language immersion programs; certification process; criteria
- §17:273.3. Foreign language immersion programs; creation by local school boards; parent petition
- §17:273.4. State Seal of Biliteracy
- §17:274. Free enterprise; elective course
- §17:274.1. Civics and Free Enterprise; required; exceptions
- §17:275. Curriculum; breast self-examination and cervical cancer tests
- §17:276. Physical education programs; secondary schools
- §17:276.1. Water safety; required instruction
- §17:277. Black history and the historical contributions of all nationalities; required study
- §17:278. Braille; required instruction
- §17:279. Parenthood education; required course
- §17:280. Internet and cell phone safety education; required instruction
- §17:280.1. Eating disorder awareness and prevention; required instruction
SUBPART D-1. PERMITTED COURSES OF STUDY
- §17:281. Instruction in sex education
- §17:282. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 138, §3.
- §17:282.1. Watercraft safety course; establishment; implementation; purpose; student participation; rules and regulations; assistance from Department of Wildlife and Fisheries; definitions
- §17:282.2. Character education programs; legislative findings; clearinghouse for information; permissive curriculum; dissemination of information; progress reports; rules and regulations
- §17:282.3. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 154, §2.
NOTE: §282.4. (heading) eff. until July 1, 2023. See Acts 2022, No. 643, §2.
- §17:282.4. Youth suicide prevention programs; policies; intent; rules; services; funding
- §17:282.5. Firearm accident prevention and safety education; authorized instruction
- §17:283. Interdisciplinary courses; dropout prevention
- §17:284. American Sign Language; secondary schools
- §17:285. African language; public elementary and secondary schools
- §17:285.1. Science education; development of critical thinking skills
- §17:286. Violence prevention, self-esteem, and peer mediation
NOTE: This provision of law was included in the Unconstitutional Statutes Biennial Report to the Legislature, dated March 14, 2016.
SUBPART D-2. BALANCED TREATMENT FOR
CREATION-SCIENCE AND EVOLUTION-SCIENCE
IN PUBLIC SCHOOL INSTRUCTION
NOTE: This provision of law was included in the Unconstitutional Statutes Biennial Report to the Legislature, dated March 14, 2016.
- §17:286.2. Purpose
- §17:286.3. Definitions
- §17:286.4. Authorization for balanced treatment; requirement for nondiscrimination
- §17:286.5. Clarifications
- §17:286.6. Funding of inservice training and materials acquisition
- §17:286.7. Curriculum development
SUBPART E. PART-TIME SCHOOLS
- §17:291. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:292. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:293. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:294. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:295. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
SUBPART F. CHANGE OF USE OR
CLASSIFICATION OF SCHOOLS
- §17:321. Repealed by Acts 1956, No. 319, §8; Acts 1960, No. 496, §IX
- §17:322. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:323. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:324. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:325. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:326. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
SUBPART G-1. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DATA BASE
- §17:331. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 544, §1.
- §17:332. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 544, §1.
- §17:333. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 544, §1.
- §17:334. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 544, §1.
- §17:334.1. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 544, §1.
SUBPART G-2. OPERATION OF SEPARATE SCHOOLS
FOR WHITE AND COLORED
- §17:335. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 135, §1, and Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:336. Repealed by Acts 1960, 1st Ex.Sess., No. 7, §1, eff. Nov. 8, 1960
- §17:337. Repealed by Acts 1960, 1st Ex.Sess., No. 8, eff. Nov. 8, 1960
SUBPART H. YEAR-ROUND OPERATION OF SCHOOLS
- §17:341. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 323, §2.
- §17:342. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 323, §2.
- §17:343. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 323, §2.
- §17:344. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 323, §2.
- §17:345. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 323, §2.
- §17:346. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 323, §2.
- §17:346.1. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:347. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 323, §2.
- §17:348. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 323, §2.
.SUBPART I. CLOSING OF INTEGRATED SCHOOLS
SUBPART J. CLOSURE OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BY EXECUTIVE OR LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY
- §17:349.1. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:349.2. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 135, §1, and Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:349.3. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:349.4. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:349.5. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
SUBPART K. SUSPENDING OR CLOSING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- §17:350.1. Repealed by Acts 1985, No. 831, §1.
- §17:350.2. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:350.3. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:350.4. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:350.5. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:350.6. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:350.7. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:350.8. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:350.9. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:350.10. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:350.11. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:350.12. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:350.13. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
- §17:350.14. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 449, §1.
SUBPART L. LABORATORY SCHOOL FUNDING
PART IV. FREE SCHOOL BOOKS AND OTHER
MATERIALS OF INSTRUCTION
- §17:351. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 389, §2, eff. July 1, 2015.
- §17:351.1. Textbooks and other instructional materials; review; adoption; procurement; distribution
- §17:352. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 389, §2, eff. July 1, 2015.
- §17:353. Costs of administration; textbooks and instructional material distribution to nonpublic school students
- §17:354. Parental access to instructional materials and the Parents' Bill of Rights for Public Schools; posting and distribution of laws and information
- §17:355. Parental access to instructional materials
- §17:356. Rules
PART IV-A. REIMBURSEMENT OF REQUIRED COSTS
- §17:361. Required reports and records; cost reimbursement to approved nonpublic schools
- §17:362. Applications for reimbursement
- §17:363. Maintenance of records
- §17:364. Payment
- §17:365. Audit
PART IV-B. QUALITY SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS PROGRAM
SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SUBPART B. QUALITY SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
TRUST AND EQUIPPING FUNDS
SUBPART C. QUALITY SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS COUNCIL
- §17:374. Quality Science and Mathematics Council; creation; membership; terms; vacancies; domicile; meetings; compensation
- §17:375. Duties and responsibilities of the council
SUBPART D. QUALITY SCIENCE AND
MATHEMATICS PROGRAM
- §17:376. Quality Science and Mathematics Program; establishment; participation; phase-in
- §17:377. Quality Science and Mathematics Program; oversight
PART V. DONATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL
OR LITERARY PURPOSES
- §17:381. Acceptance of donations by state and parish school boards
- §17:382. Administration of property in conformity with act of donation
- §17:383. Mode of administration; donor's right to prescribe
- §17:384. Restrictions on alienability of property donated
- §17:385. Laws relative to fidei commissa, etc., inapplicable
- §17:386. Remuneration for administering donations
PART VI. PUBLIC SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY
AND ASSESSMENT
- §17:391.1. Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. June 22, 1994.
- §17:391.2. Definitions
- §17:391.3. Program for educational accountability
- §17:391.4. Pupil proficiency
- §17:391.5. Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. June 22, 1994.
- §17:391.6. Content course evaluation
- §17:391.7. Testing
- §17:391.8. Reports
- §17:391.9. Public school accreditation
- §17:391.10. Monitoring of programs by Department of Education
- §17:391.11. School readiness assessment; kindergarten instrument selection; administration; reporting
- §17:391.12. Repealed by Acts 1986, No. 146, §3, eff. July 2, 1986.
- §17:391.13. Talent Search Program
- §17:392. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 659, §2, eff. July 15, 1988.
PART VI-A. SCREENING AND INTERVENTIONFOR SCHOOL SUCCESS
- §17:392.1. Screening and intervention; purpose; applicability; city and parish school system; duties
- §17:392.2. Dyslexia practitioner; dyslexia therapist; ancillary certificates
- §17:392.3. Implementation
PART VI-B. OPPORTUNITY CLASSES
PART VII. LOUISIANA REMEDIAL EDUCATION
- §17:394. Short title
- §17:395. Statement of purpose
- §17:396. Definitions
- §17:397. Student eligibility
- §17:398. Allocation of funds; pilot programs; inclusion within the minimum foundation program
- §17:399. Program for remedial education; distribution of funds to local city and parish school boards; regulations
- §17:400. Administration; technical assistance and monitoring; rules and regulations by the state board; annual reporting; effectiveness
- §17:401. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 652, §1.
PART VII-A. SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
- §17:401.11. Purpose
- §17:401.12. Summer enrichment programs; mandate; content; student eligibility
- §17:401.13. Applicability
PART VIII. THE COMPREHENSIVE ACTION AGAINST ALCOHOL,
DRUGS, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN SCHOOLS ACT
- §17:402. Findings and purpose
- §17:403. Section on drug free schools and communities; program; section administrator; counselors
- §17:404. Establishment of programs of substance abuse
- §17:405. Drug free zone; notice; signs
PART IX. FAMILY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
- §17:406. Short title
- §17:406.1. Findings, declaration of necessity, and purpose
- §17:406.2. Coordination of policies
- §17:406.3. Parental advocacy
- §17:406.4. Clearinghouse of parental involvement
- §17:406.5. Demonstration grants and other assistance
- §17:406.6. Parental involvement school policies; demonstration program
- §17:406.7. Parent-teacher conferences; required attendance; consequences
- §17:406.8. Parental involvement; parenting classes; recognition for participation
- §17:406.9. Parents' Bill of Rights for Public Schools
PART X. LOUISIANA EARLY CHILDHOOD
OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
- §17:407. Legislative intent
- §17:407.1. Definitions
- §17:407.2. Louisiana Early Childhood Opportunity Program
- §17:407.3. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 438, §4(B).
- §17:407.4. Louisiana HIPPY Coordinator; appointment; duties and responsibilities
- §17:407.5. Early childhood programs; qualifications; funding
- §17:407.6. Criteria for determining need
- §17:407.7. Notification
- §17:407.8. Participation requirements; implementation
PART X-A. LOUISIANA EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
- §17:407.21. Short title
- §17:407.22. Legislative findings and intent
- §17:407.22.1. Adverse childhood experience program; inclusion in early childhood education; pilot program
- §17:407.23. Early Childhood Care and Education Network; creation; components; duties and responsibilities; pilot programs
- §17:407.24. Rules
- §17:407.25. Applicability; limitation
- §17:407.26. The Cecil J. Picard LA 4 Early Childhood Program
- §17:407.27. The Cecil J. Picard LA 4 Early Childhood Program; early childhood development and enrichment activity classes; financial assistance
- §17:407.28. Federal Funds for the Child Care and Development Fund Programs; state Department of Education's authority to receive; complaints
- §17:407.29. Confidentiality of applications and client case records for child care assistance clients; waiver; penalty
- §17:407.30. Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund
PART X-B. EARLY LEARNING CENTER LICENSING
- §17:407.31. Short title
- §17:407.32. Legislative intent; declaration of purpose and policy
- §17:407.33. Definitions
- §17:407.34. Requirement of licensure
- §17:407.35. Exemptions from licensure requirements
- §17:407.36. Types of Licenses
- §17:407.37. Operating without a license; penalties
- §17:407.38. Transitional provisions; applicable regulations
- §17:407.39. Licenses; application; temporary or provisional; fees
- §17:407.40. Rules, regulations and standards for licenses
- §17:407.41. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 423, §4.
- §17:407.42. Review of criminal history information and state central registry of child abuse and neglect
- §17:407.43. Inspections
- §17:407.44. Denial, refusal to renew, or revocation of license; written notice
- §17:407.45. Denial, refusal to renew, or revocation of license; appeal procedure
- §17:407.46. Operating in violation of regulations; penalties and fines
- §17:407.47. Complaints against centers
- §17:407.48. Disclosure of center information
- §17:407.49. Parent-child relationship
- §17:407.50. Immunization information; influenza
- §17:407.50.1. Health-related policies; parental notification
- §17:407.50.2. Administration of auto-injectable epinephrine; definition; conditions; exceptions
- §17:407.51. Advisory Council
- §17:407.52. Coordination
- §17:407.53. Rules
PART X-C. Family Child Care Provider and In-Home Provider Registration Law
- §17:407.61. Short title
- §17:407.62. Definitions
- §17:407.63. Requirement for registration; exemptions
- §17:407.64. Rules and regulations; inspection requirements
- §17:407.65. Inspections; complaints
- §17:407.66. Fees
- §17:407.67. Revocation or refusal to renew registration; written notice
- §17:407.68. Revocation or refusal of registration; appeal procedure
- §17:407.69. Operating without or in violation of registration; penalty; injunctive relief
- §17:407.70. Notification of health and safety violations
- §17:407.71. Grounds for revocation or refusal to renew registration; criminal activities; lack of CPR or first aid training
- §17:407.72. Orientation
PART X-D. Early Learning Staff
- §17:407.81. Legislative intent; declaration of policy
- §17:407.82. Definitions.
- §17:407.83. Early learning staff; training
- §17:407.84. Departmental duties and responsibilities
PART X-E. LOUISIANA EARLY LEARNING ENROLLMENT COORDINATION
- §17:407.91. Definitions
- §17:407.92. Authorization of local early learning enrollment coordinators
- §17:407.93. Responsibilities of approved local early learning enrollment coordinators
- §17:407.94. Funding of approved local early learning enrollment coordinators
- §17:407.95. Rules
- §17:407.96. Compliance
PART X-F. EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION COMMISSION
PART XI. EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FUNDS
- §17:408.1. Caddo Educational Excellence Fund; creation; investment; withdrawal
- §17:408.2. Bossier Education Excellence Fund; purpose; creation; investment; restrictions on use of principal; withdrawal of earnings; expenditures from earnings limited to educational enhancement
PART XII. LOUISIANA SCHOOL AND STUDENT SAFETY
SUBPART A. THREATS OF VIOLENCE OR TERRORISM
- §17:409.1. Short title
- §17:409.2. Definitions
- §17:409.3. Mandatory reporting
- §17:409.4. Investigation of threats of violence or threats of terrorism
- §17:409.5. Restrictions and examination
SUBPART B. POTENTIAL THREATS TO SCHOOL SAFETY
- §17:410. Safety education; recognition and reporting of potential threats to safety
- §17:410.1. Interior blueprints and floor plans of public school buildings and facilities; exemption from public records law
CHAPTER 2. TEACHERS AND EMPLOYEES
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §17:411. Teacher aides; qualifications
- §17:412. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 501, §1.
- §17:413. Prerequisites for employment
- §17:414. Qualification of teacher as prerequisite to payment
- §17:414.1. Public elementary and secondary school principals; duties
- §17:414.2. Influence by superintendent, principals, and others on student grades; board's duty; limitations on grade changes
- §17:414.3. School fund; management, expenditure, and accounting; duties of school principal; accounts for certain closed schools; committees; creation and authority; policies
- §17:415. School records; duty to keep reports by school principal
- §17:415.1. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 389, §2, eff. July 1, 2015.
- §17:416. Discipline of students; suspension; expulsion
- §17:416.1. Discipline of pupils; additional disciplinary authority
- §17:416.2. Supervision of suspended or expelled students; alternative education programs
- §17:416.3. Search of students' persons, desks, lockers, other areas; defense of suits against school personnel; indemnification; reporting of implements seized
- §17:416.4. Civil liability; legal defense and indemnification of all public school employees
- §17:416.5. Same; attorney fees
- §17:416.6. Search of persons entering public school buildings or grounds
- §17:416.7. Dress codes; authorization; notification requirement
- §17:416.8. Discipline policy review committees; school option
- §17:416.9. Schools' duty as to safety; imminent danger to teachers; inspection; restraining order; other relief
- §17:416.10. Visitor authorization; public elementary or secondary school grounds, buildings, and other facilities
- §17:416.11. Discipline of pupils; limitation of liability
- §17:416.12. Students; appropriate conduct; compliance
- §17:416.13. Student code of conduct; requirement
- §17:416.14. Bullying; definition; prohibition; notice; reporting; accountability
- §17:416.15. Zero tolerance policies; authorization; conflict resolution classes; fees; compliance
- §17:416.16. School crisis management and response plans
- §17:416.17. Youth development and assistance programs; legislative findings and purpose; school authority for programs for elementary students
- §17:416.18. Teacher Bill of Rights
- §17:416.19. School resource officers
- §17:416.20. Student conduct standards; awareness and understanding by students; required orientation; guidelines
- §17:416.21. Behavior of students with exceptionalities; use of seclusion and physical restraint
- §17:417. Courses of study and school regulations; enforcement by teachers
- §17:418. Salaries; teachers and other school employees
- §17:419. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:419.1. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:419.2. Extra compensation for school support personnel
- §17:419.3. Compensation for school support employees serving as substitute teachers
- §17:419.4. Required teacher training; effectiveness
- §17:420. Required teacher training database; report
- §17:420.1. Inclusion of employers' contributions for budget purposes
- §17:421. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:421.1. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:421.2. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:421.3. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:421.4. Salary increases for noninstructional school personnel
- §17:421.5. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:421.6. Adjustments in salaries of teachers having certificates issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
- §17:421.7. Support Education in Louisiana First Fund
- §17:421.8. Supplements to salaries of school counselors having certain certificates issued by the National Board for Certified Counselors
- §17:421.9. Supplements to salaries of school psychologists having certain credentials issued by the National School Psychology Certification Board
- §17:421.10. Supplements to salaries of school social workers having certain certificates issued by the National Association of Social Workers
- §17:421.11. Supplements to salaries of school speech-language pathologists and audiologists having certain certificates issued by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association
- §17:421.12. Supplements to salaries of school educational diagnosticians having certain credentials issued by the National Certification of Educational Diagnosticians Board
- §17:422. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:422.1. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:422.2. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:422.3. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:422.4. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:422.5. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:422.6. Hourly wages and salaries for school employees; reduction limitations; definition
- §17:423. Persons entering military service; right to prior service credit
- §17:423.1. Teacher employment interrupted by military service; salary schedule
- §17:424. Credit for years of service to teachers transferring
- §17:424.1. Credit for teaching service in the United States armed forces institute school system
- §17:424.2. Credit for teaching in state-approved private elementary and secondary school under state minimum salary schedule
- §17:424.3. Credit for teaching in out-of-state public elementary and secondary schools under state minimum salary schedule
- §17:425. Payment of accrued sick leave upon retirement or death
- §17:425.1. Payment of severance pay; DROP participants
- §17:425.2. Payment for unused sick and annual leave; certain unclassified employees
NOTE: §426(Section heading) and Subsection (A) eff. until Aug. 1, 2023, or upon the adoption of final rules and regulations by the Department of Transportation and Development to implement the Section, whichever date is sooner. See Acts 2021, No. 392.
- §17:426. Free and unhampered passage on the Louisiana Highway 1 Bridge; teachers, school bus drivers, and other school employees
- §17:427. Teachers of exceptional children; compensation
- §17:427.1. Legislative findings; intent
- §17:427.2. Critical Teacher Shortage Incentive Program; creation; purpose; definitions; contracts; administration; implementation; reporting; funding
- §17:427.3. Teach Louisiana First Program; purpose; eligibility criteria; incentive payments; reports; administration; funding
- §17:427.4. Intent; purpose; teachers' homebuyer program; authorization
- §17:427.5. Qualified teachers' incentive program; authorization
- §17:428. Supervisors, principals, teachers and other employees prohibited from serving on employing school board; service on neighboring or other school board
- §17:429. Educational leadership certification; qualifications
- §17:430. Applicants for public school employment; disclosure requirements; penalties; definitions
- §17:431. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:432. Outstanding teachers; superintendents' awards; other merit awards
- §17:432.1. Outstanding school support employee award; definition; selection; recognition
- §17:433. Outstanding state teacher award
- §17:433.1. Outstanding state principal awards
- §17:434. Planning time for teachers; required
- §17:435. Administering catheters; conditions; restrictions
- §17:436. Performing noncomplex health procedures; definitions; conditions; restrictions; safety equipment, materials, and supplies
- §17:436.1. Administration of medication; definition; conditions; restrictions; exceptions
- §17:436.2. Psychotropic drugs; school board and charter school policies; prohibition; teacher recommendations; definitions
- §17:436.3. Students with diabetes; management and treatment plans; provision of care; unlicensed diabetes care assistants; student self-monitoring and treatment
- §17:436.4. Seizure treatment and training
- §17:437. Communicable disease prevention and control; in-service educational training; materials and supplies
- §17:437.1. Suicide prevention; in-service training; materials and supplies; limitation on liability
- §17:437.2. Adverse childhood experience education; in-service training
- §17:438. Permitted withholdings; exceptions
- §17:439. Limitation of liability; statements or actions; exceptions
- §17:439.1. Immunity from claims or causes of action related to the COVID-19 public health emergency
- §17:440. School employees; prohibition on use of social security numbers as personal identifiers
- §17:440.1. School employees; first aid training; policies
- §17:440.2. Sudden cardiac arrest education; employees and volunteers
PART II. TENURE
SUBPART A. TEACHERS IN GENERAL
- §17:441. Definitions
- §17:442. Tenure
- §17:443. Discipline of teachers; procedure; right of review
- §17:444. Promotions to and employment into positions of higher salary and tenure
- §17:445. Rules and regulations impairing provisions prohibited
- §17:446. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
SUBPART B. TEACHERS--ORLEANS PARISH
- §17:461. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:462. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:463. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:464. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
SUBPART B-1. TEACHERS EMPLOYED IN STATE INSTITUTIONS
SUBPART C. SCHOOL BUS OPERATORS
- §17:491. Definitions
- §17:491.1. Preemployment driving record examination
- §17:491.2. Limitations on driving privileges
- §17:491.3. Reporting of certain arrests; requirements; failure to report
- §17:492. Probation and tenure of bus operators
- §17:493. Removal of bus operators; procedures; right to appeal
- §17:493.1. Filling route vacancies
- §17:494. Rules and regulations impairing provisions prohibited
- §17:495. Establishment of minimum salary schedules
- §17:496. Minimum salaries
- §17:496.1. Minimum salaries
- §17:497. School bus operators; compensation
- §17:497.1. Operation compensation for certain school bus operators
- §17:497.2. Remuneration for participation in in-service training programs
- §17:497.3. In-service training; schedule
- §17:497.4. Training and certification; school bus operators; training sessions
- §17:498. Ownership of bus; determination of salary
- §17:499. Insufficiency of appropriation; effect
- §17:499.1. Minimum salaries; exceptions
- §17:500. Sick leave for school bus operators; minimum pay for substitute
- §17:500.1. School bus operators; sick leave
- §17:500.2. School bus operators; extended sick leave
SUBPART D. EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN TEACHERS
IN ORLEANS PARISH
- §17:521. Definitions
- §17:522. Probationary term and tenure; employees other than teachers
- §17:523. Permanent employees; causes for removal; procedure
- §17:524. Rules and regulations impairing provisions prohibited
- §17:525. Promotion of employees other than teachers
SUBPART E. CERTAIN SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
IN IBERVILLE PARISH
- §17:531. Definitions
- §17:532. Probationary term and tenure
- §17:533. Permanent employees; causes for removal; procedure
- §17:534. Promotions; probationary periods and tenure
- §17:535. Rules and regulations impairing provisions prohibited
SUBPART F. FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF
VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
- §17:540. Definitions
- §17:541. Probation and tenure of employees
- §17:542. Permanent employees; causes for removal; procedure
- §17:543. Promotions; protection of tenure
- §17:544. Rules and regulations impairing provisions prohibited
- §17:711. Redesignated as R.S. 11:901.1-901.17 pursuant to R.S. 24:253.
- §17:721. Redesignated as R.S. 11:901.18-901.27 pursuant to R.S. 24:253.
- §17:741. Redesignated as R.S. 11:901.28-901.34 pursuant to R.S. 24:253.
- §17:761. Redesignated R.S. 11:901.35-901.38 pursuant to R.S. 24:253.
PART VII. OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PLAN FOR ACADEMIC
AND ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
PART VIII. STATE-SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM
PART IX. ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SYSTEM
SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
PART X. LEAVES OF ABSENCE
SUBPART A. SABBATICAL LEAVES
- §17:1170. Definitions
- §17:1171. Eligibility for sabbatical leaves
- §17:1172. Applications for leave; time for filing; notification of approval or denial
- §17:1173. Method of selecting and order of preference among applicants
- §17:1174. Notification of grant or rejection of application
- §17:1175. Information required in application
- §17:1176. Grounds for rejection of application
- §17:1177. Manner in which leave may be spent
- §17:1178. Reports on manner of spending leave
- §17:1179. Termination of leave
- §17:1180. Sabbatical leave not to preclude salary increase
- §17:1181. Service on sabbatical leave as active service for retirement purposes
- §17:1182. Return to same position
- §17:1183. Rights of person on leave
- §17:1184. Compensation while on leave
- §17:1185. Payment of compensation to persons on leave
- §17:1186. Leave without pay; preservation of tenure rights
- §17:1187. Persons granted sabbatical leave; return to service
SUBPART B. SICK LEAVE
- §17:1200. Definitions
- §17:1201. Amount of sick leave; reimbursement; injury on the job
- §17:1202. Teachers; extended sick leave
- §17:1203. Pay deduction for tardiness
- §17:1204. Penalty for violations
- §17:1205. "Employee" defined
- §17:1206. Ten days sick leave for employees; cumulation of unused sick leave
- §17:1206.1. School employees; sick leave
- §17:1206.2. Employees; extended sick leave
- §17:1207. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
SUBPART B-1. PERSONAL LEAVE
SUBPART B-2. LEAVE FOR JURY DUTY
SUBPART C. MATERNITY AND ADOPTIVE LEAVE
- §17:1211. Maternity leave for teachers; adoptive leave; tenure status unaffected; definition
- §17:1212. Substitute teachers to fill vacancies; appointment
- §17:1213. Tenure rights of substitute teachers
SUBPART D. MILITARY LEAVE
- §17:1215. Military leave for teachers; tenure status unaffected
- §17:1216. Substitute teachers to fill vacancies; appointment
- §17:1217. Tenure rights of substitute teachers
PART XI. GROUP INSURANCE
- §17:1221. Authority to contract for group life insurance; former employees
- §17:1222. Premiums
- §17:1223. Authority to contract for group hospital insurance; payment of premiums; coverage; voluntary nature of participation
- §17:1224. Alternative means of providing for benefits
PART XII. SCHOOL EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL FILES
- §17:1231. Short title
- §17:1232. Statement of purpose
- §17:1233. Definitions
- §17:1234. Requisite signature of school employee on all documents placed in personnel file
- §17:1235. Rebuttal and response
- §17:1236. Procedure for filing of rebuttal and response
- §17:1237. Access to files
- §17:1238. Public records; effect of this Part
- §17:1239. §§1239 to 1250 Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 718, §11; Acts 1982, No. 769, §3.
PART XII-A TEACHER RECRUITMENT CLEARINGHOUSE
- §17:1251. Purpose
- §17:1252. Establishment of clearinghouse
- §17:1253. Clearinghouse; database
- §17:1254. §§1254 to 1302 Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 718, §11; Acts 1982, No. 769, §3.
PART XIII. PURCHASE OF ANNUITIES BY SCHOOL BOARDS
PART XIV. LOUISIANA SECULAR EDUCATIONAL
SERVICES LAW
- §17:1321. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:1322. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:1323. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:1324. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:1325. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
CHAPTER 3. SCHOOL DISTRICTS
- §17:1371. Creation of school districts by parish school boards
- §17:1371.1. School districts formed under R.S. 17:1371; confirmation
- §17:1371.2. Proceedings for creation of school districts, incurring of indebtedness, special taxes; confirmation
- §17:1372. Establishment of sub-districts; restrictions; special taxes and bond issues
- §17:1373. Parish school board as governing body of school districts; authority to hold special school tax elections
- §17:1374. §§1374 to 1376 Repealed by Acts 1958, No. 123, §2.
- §17:1377. Validation of existing consolidated districts; proceedings for bond issues
- §17:1378. Assumption by consolidated districts of indebtedness of included districts; election required
- §17:1379. Consolidation of school systems; call of election
- §17:1380. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:1381. Washington Parish and Bogalusa City school systems; consolidation study commission; creation; membership; duties and responsibilities
- §17:1382. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1, eff. .
CHAPTER 4. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
AND AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE
PART I. ORGANIZATION, ADMINISTRATION, AND OPERATION
SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SUBPART B. LOCATION AND PURPOSES
SUBPART C. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- §17:1451. §§1451, 1452 Repealed by Acts 1975, No. 313, §3, eff. July 17, 1975.
- §17:1453. Terms and appointment of members of board
- §17:1454. Repealed by Acts 1975, No. 313, §3, eff. July 17, 1975
- §17:1455. Meetings of board; quorum and vote for official action
- §17:1456. Officers and employees of the board
- §17:1457. §§1457 to 1462 Repealed by Acts 1975, No. 313, §3, eff. July 17, 1975.
SUBPART D. UNIVERSITY OFFICERS AND FACULTY
PART II. DIVISIONS, BRANCHES AND DEPARTMENTS
SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §17:1491. Repealed by Acts 1975, No. 313, §3, eff. July 17, 1975
- §17:1492. Louisiana Geological Survey
SUBPART B. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AT ALEXANDRIA
- §17:1501. Louisiana State University at Alexandria; governance; location
- §17:1501.1. Louisiana State University at Alexandria; baccalaureate degrees authorized
- §17:1501.2. Tuition and attendance fee amounts; Louisiana State University at Alexandria
SUBPART B-1. DEAN LEE AGRICULTURAL CENTER
SUBPART C. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY IN SHREVEPORT
- §17:1511. College established; four-year college curriculum
- §17:1512. Location; land acquisition and construction
- §17:1513. Administration
SUBPART C-1. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER--SHREVEPORT
- §17:1516. Creation; administration
- §17:1517. Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Medical School at Shreveport; Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport; composition
- §17:1517.1. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport; utilization of hospital revenues
- §17:1518. E.A. Conway Medical Center; merger with Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport
- §17:1518.1. Huey P. Long Medical Center; merger with Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport
- §17:1518.2. Huey P. Long Medical Center; administration
SUBPART C-2. LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTER -- HEALTH CARE SERVICES DIVISION
- §17:1519. Title
- §17:1519.1. Definitions
- §17:1519.2. State hospitals operated by the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College as part of the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
- §17:1519.3. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans; health care services division organization
- §17:1519.4. Objects of the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in operating the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans hospitals
- §17:1519.5. Powers of board
- §17:1519.6. Funding and budget
- §17:1519.7. Hospital advisory committees
- §17:1519.8. Audit and reporting requirements
- §17:1519.9. Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans; administration
- §17:1519.10. Repealed by Acts 2007, No. 220, §2, eff. July 2, 2007.
- §17:1519.11. E.A. Conway Medical Center; Advisory Council
- §17:1519.12. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 592, §2C, eff. June 17, 2022.
- §17:1519.13. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 184, §1.
- §17:1519.14. Southern University Planning Council
- §17:1519.15. Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center Advisory Council
- §17:1519.16. Employees of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center medical centers; health care professional employee pools
- §17:1519.17. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center medical centers' physicians; authority to render certain opinions
- §17:1519.17.1. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 21, §2.
- §17:1519.18. University Medical Center in Lafayette; coordinated school health and wellness centers pilot program
SUBPART D. JUNIOR COLLEGE, EUNICE
SUBPART E. JUNIOR COLLEGE IN CATAHOULA, CONCORDIA,
TENSAS, LASALLE, FRANKLIN AND CALDWELL PARISH AREA
SUBPART F. DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES
- §17:1541. Collection and publication of historical records
- §17:1542. Public officers to turn over documents to department of archives; copies, certification and fees charged
- §17:1543. Copies of documents in custody of department of archives receivable in evidence
SUBPART G. METROPOLITAN BRANCH OF LOUISIANA
STATE UNIVERSITY AND AGRICULTURAL
AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE
- §17:1551. Establishment and location
- §17:1552. Acquisition of land and buildings
- §17:1553. Multipurpose assembly center; operational authority; advisory committee
- §17:1554. Senator Nat G. Kiefer University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena
SUBPART H. JUNIOR COLLEGE, ST. TAMMANY
PART III. LEASE OF UNIVERSITY LANDS
SUBPART A. LEASES TO RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
SUBPART B. LEASES TO FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
SUBPART C. LEASE OF MINERAL RIGHTS
PART IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §17:1601.1. Pete Maravich Assembly Center
- §17:1601.2. The Louisiana Museum of Natural History
- §17:1601.3. Chester Creighton Owen Building; Leesville/Fort Polk campus; Northwestern State University
- §17:1601.4. Dr. Leonard C. Barnes Administration Building
- §17:1601.5. Isaac Greggs Band Hall
- §17:1601.6. The Dean Millie M. Charles School of Social Work
- §17:1601.7. Dr. Dolores Richard Spikes Honors College Building
- §17:1601.8. Cador Baseball Operational Center
SUBPART B. SCHOLARSHIPS
- §17:1606. Medical scholarship; recipient to serve as physician at institution under jurisdiction of department of corrections
- §17:1607. Medical scholarship; recipient to serve as physician at the forensic unit of Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System
- §17:1608. Scholarship awarded by members of public postsecondary education management boards; report
- §17:1611. Redesignated as R.S. 11:952.1-952.71 pursuant to R.S. 24:253.
CHAPTER 5. STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
PART I. LEASE OF GROUNDS OF STATE COLLEGES
TO FRATERNAL AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
PART II. STUDENT BENEFITS
SUBPART A. SCHOLARSHIPS
- §17:1671. Declaration of public need for scholarship assistance; establishment of scholarship program
- §17:1672. Definitions
- §17:1673. Scholarship program to be administered by state Department of Education
- §17:1674. Powers and duties of department
- §17:1675. Eligibility for a scholarship
- §17:1676. Recipients and awards of scholarships
SUBPART A-1. SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
- §17:1681. Children of police officers and deputy sheriffs; definitions
- §17:1681.1. Scholarships for children of police officers, deputy sheriffs, or certain probation and parole officers killed or permanently disabled in performance of duty; certain other investigative employees
- §17:1682. Children and spouses of firefighters; definitions
- §17:1682.1. Scholarships for children of firefighters killed or disabled in performance of duty
- §17:1682.2. Scholarships for spouses of firefighters killed or disabled in performance of duty; scholarships for disabled firefighters
- §17:1683. Children of sanitation workers; definitions
- §17:1683.1. Scholarships for children of sanitation workers injured or killed in performance of duty
- §17:1684. Children of school teachers and other school employees; definitions; scholarships for children of teachers and school employees killed or permanently and totally disabled as a consequence of physical assault and battery in performance of duty
- §17:1685. Children of correctional officers; definitions
- §17:1685.1. Scholarships for children of correctional officers injured or killed in performance of duty
- §17:1686. Scholarship for a child of a military person killed in performance of duty
- §17:1687. Tuition and fee exemption; persons in foster care; eligibility; duration; foster care status; verification; funding; definitions
SUBPART B. SPECIAL BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
OF AGRICULTURE
SUBPART C. FREE TRANSPORTATION FOR
COLLEGE STUDENTS
SUBPART D. STATE LOANS TO STUDENTS
SUBPART E. PARISH LOANS TO STUDENTS
- §17:1751. Creation of parish school loan funds; purpose
- §17:1752. Parish school loan fund committee
- §17:1753. Loan fund committees to be bodies corporate
- §17:1754. Treasurer of committee to give bond
- §17:1755. Auditing accounts of loan fund
- §17:1756. Local governing authority; contribution to loan fund; scholarships
- §17:1757. Donations to loan fund from private sources
- §17:1758. Co-operation of school boards with parish school loan fund committees
- §17:1759. Applications for loans; interest; maximum loan
- §17:1760. Intention to replace beneficiary scholarships
- §17:1761. Dissolution of parish school loan funds and committees
SUBPART F. THOMAS H. HARRIS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
SUBPART G. NONRESIDENT ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
SUBPART H. HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES COMMISSION
PART III. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- §17:1801. Hazing prohibited; reporting; documentation
- §17:1801.1. Hazing education; policies; new student orientation; organizations
- §17:1802. Cordell Hull Foundation
- §17:1803. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 383, §1, eff. June 5, 2016.
- §17:1804. Retention and use of permit funds
- §17:1805. Authority of university or college police officer
- §17:1806. Student membership on management boards
- §17:1807. Persons over fifty-five; exemption from tuition; fifty percent reduction in cost of textbooks; the Pursuing Rewarding, Innovative, and Meaningful Education (PRIME) Fund
- §17:1808. Registration and licensure of postsecondary, academic degree-granting institutions
- §17:1809. Small business development center; University of Louisiana at Monroe; authority to operate
- §17:1810. Small business development and management institute; Southern University at New Orleans; authority to operate
- §17:1811. Awards for Louisiana livestock
- §17:1812. Small business development and management institute; Northwestern State University at Natchitoches; authority to operate
- §17:1813. Computer literacy center; Northwestern State University at Natchitoches; authority to operate
- §17:1814. Nonpublic postsecondary educational institutions; submission of required data; limitation of liability
- §17:1815. Louisiana Hall of Fame for the Arts; Northwestern State University; creation
- §17:1816. Sickle cell anemia research center; Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge; authority to operate
- §17:1817. Offices of minority health; Southern University Board of Supervisors; authority to create; purposes
- §17:1818. Disclosure of gifts made to higher education institutions by foreign governments, persons, and entities
PART III-A. ELAINE P. NUNEZ COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- §17:1821. Creation; administration
- §17:1822. Elaine P. Nunez Vocational-Technical Institute and the St. Bernard Parish Community College; merger
PART III-B. BOSSIER PARISH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NOTE: §1826.1 eff. July 1, 2023. See Acts 2022, No. 767, §1.
PART III-C. HIGHER EDUCATION FOREIGN
SECURITY ACT OF 2022
NOTE: §1826.2 eff. July 1, 2023. See Acts 2022, No. 767, §1.
NOTE: §1826.3 eff. July 1, 2023. See Acts 2022, No. 767, §1.
NOTE: §1826.4 eff. July 1, 2023. See Acts 2022, No. 767, §1.
PART IV. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF
LOUISIANA SYSTEM
- §17:1831. Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System; creation; membership; terms of office; vacancies
- §17:1832. Initial members of board; selection; term of office
- §17:1833. Domicile; organization; meetings of board
- §17:1834. Transitional provisions
- §17:1835. Bossier Parish Community College; tuition, fees, and charges
CHAPTER 5-A. SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND
AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE
- §17:1851. Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; creation; membership; terms of office; vacancies
- §17:1852. Initial members of board; term of office
- §17:1853. Domicile, organization and meetings of board
- §17:1854. Transitional provisions
- §17:1855. Student tuition and attendance fees; program fees; authority to impose
- §17:1855.1. Academic excellence fee; amount; waivers; Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
- §17:1855.2. Southern University Laboratory School; tuition; increase; amounts
CHAPTER 5-B. LOUISIANA COMMUNITY
AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES
- §17:1871. Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges; establishment; members; qualifications and terms; vacancies; duties
- §17:1872. Meetings of board; quorum and vote for official action
- §17:1873. Officers and employees of the board
- §17:1874. Workforce Training Rapid Response Fund
- §17:1875. Centers of Excellence Program; creation; operation; funding
- §17:1876. Louisiana Educational Workforce Training Fund; purpose; program administration
CHAPTER 6. TULANE UNIVERSITY
CHAPTER 7. EDUCATIONAL COMPACTS
PART I. SOUTHERN REGIONAL EDUCATION COMPACT
- §17:1901. Regional education compact; state's authority to contract
- §17:1902. Reciprocal contracts for educational facilities with other states or institutions; authority to make
- §17:1903. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §17:1904. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
PART II. COMPACT FOR COOPERATIVE EFFORTS
- §17:1911. Ratification; text of compact
- §17:1912. Repealed by Acts 1972, No. 680, §2
- §17:1913. Bylaws; state not bound
PART III. INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN
CHAPTER 7-A. LOUISIANA CANCER RESEARCH CENTER OF
L.S.U. HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER IN NEW ORLEANS/TULANE
HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
- §17:1921. Findings and purpose
- §17:1922. Louisiana Cancer Research Center of L.S.U. Health Sciences Center in New Orleans/Tulane Health Sciences Center; creation; domicile; fiscal year
- §17:1923. Governing board; membership
- §17:1924. Purposes and powers of the center
- §17:1925. Executive director; appointment; functions
- §17:1926. Reports
- §17:1927. Audits
CHAPTER 8. EDUCATION OF STUDENTS
WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES
PART I. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR
STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES
- §17:1941. Statement of policy
- §17:1942. Definitions
- §17:1942.1. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 376, §2.
- §17:1943. Administration and supervision
- §17:1944. Local education agency; responsibilities
- §17:1944.1. Local special education advisory councils; creation; purpose
- §17:1945. Special Schools and school districts
- §17:1945.1. Board of directors of the Special School District; creation; membership; terms; powers, duties, and functions
- §17:1945.2. Funding; inclusion in the minimum foundation program formula; other appropriated state funds
- §17:1945.3. Louisiana Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired; year-round operation; continuing service
- §17:1946. Procedural safeguards
- §17:1947. Funding
- §17:1947.1. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 376, §2.
- §17:1948. Cameras in certain classrooms; definitions; required policies; confidentiality; authorization of funding
- §17:1949. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 376, §2.
- §17:1950. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 376, §2.
- §17:1951. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 376, §2.
- §17:1952. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 376, §2.
- §17:1953. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 376, §2.
- §17:1954. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 376, §2.
- §17:1955. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 109, §2, eff. May 5, 1998.
- §17:1956. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 109, §2, eff. May 5, 1998.
- §17:1957. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 109, §2, eff. May 5, 1998.
- §17:1958. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 376, §2.
- §17:1959. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 109, §2, eff. May 5, 1998.
- §17:1960. The Deaf Child's Bill of Rights; legislative recognition
- §17:1960.1. The Blind and Visually Impaired Child's Bill of Rights; legislative recognition
PART II. JIMMY D. LONG, SR., LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR MATH,
SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS
- §17:1961. Legislative intent
- §17:1962. Definitions
- §17:1963. Jimmy D. Long, Sr. Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts; creation; location; governance; relationship with educational boards and state superintendent
- §17:1964. Board of directors; creation; membership; terms; powers, duties, and functions; voting; compensation
- §17:1965. Programs and operation
- §17:1966. Extracurricular activities
- §17:1967. Eligibility limited to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
- §17:1968. Funding; acceptance of other funds
- §17:1968.1. Funding; inclusion in the minimum foundation program formula; other appropriated state funds
- §17:1969. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 656, §2, eff. June 29, 2010.
PART II-A. LOUIS ARMSTRONG HIGH SCHOOL
FOR THE ARTS
- §17:1970.1. Legislative intent
- §17:1970.2. Definitions
- §17:1970.3. Louis Armstrong High School for the Arts; creation; location; governance; relationship with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- §17:1970.4. School board; creation; membership; terms; powers and duties; voting; compensation
- §17:1970.5. Programs and operation
- §17:1970.6. Extracurricular activities
- §17:1970.7. Eligibility of students; auditions
- §17:1970.8. Funding; acceptance of other funds
- §17:1970.9. Funding formula
PART II-B. NEW ORLEANS CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
- §17:1970.21. Legislative intent
- §17:1970.22. Definitions
- §17:1970.23. New Orleans Center for Creative Arts; creation; purpose; governance
- §17:1970.24. Board of directors; creation; membership; terms; powers and duties; voting; compensation
- §17:1970.25. Eligibility of students; auditions
- §17:1970.26. Administration, faculty, staff; classification status; benefits
- §17:1970.27. Funding; acceptance of other funds
PART II-C. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN LAFAYETTE
- §17:1970.31. Legislative intent
- §17:1970.32. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 110, §1.
- §17:1970.33. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 110, §1.
PART II-D. THRIVE ACADEMY
- §17:1971. Legislative intent
- §17:1972. Definitions
- §17:1973. Thrive Academy; creation; location; governance
- §17:1974. Board of directors; creation; membership; terms; powers; voting; compensation
- §17:1975. Extracurricular activities
- §17:1976. Funding; inclusion in the minimum foundation program formula; other appropriated state funds
- §17:1977. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 417, §3, eff. June 21, 2013.
NOTE: §1977.1 eff. July 1, 2023. See Acts 2022, No. 454, §1.
PART II-E. ÉCOLE POINTE-AU-CHIEN
- §17:1977.1. École Pointe-au-Chien; creation; location; governance
- §17:1977.2. Board of directors; creation; membership; terms; powers; voting; compensation
NOTE: §1977.3 eff. July 1, 2023. See Acts 2022, No. 454, §1.
- §17:1977.3. Funding; inclusion in the minimum foundation program formula; other appropriated state funds
- §17:1978. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 417, §3, eff. June 21, 2013.
- §17:1979. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 417, §3, eff. June 21, 2013.
PART IV. BLIND PERSONS' LITERACY
RIGHTS AND EDUCATION
- §17:1981. Short title
- §17:1982. Definitions
- §17:1983. Individualized assessments, planning, and supports
- §17:1984. Standards of competency and instruction
- §17:1985. Instructional materials
- §17:1986. Teacher certification
PART V. SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CERTAIN
CORRECTIONAL CENTERS FOR YOUTH
PART VI. GOVERNOR'S PROGRAM FOR GIFTED CHILDREN
- §17:1989.1. Legislative intent
- §17:1989.2. Definitions
- §17:1989.3. Governor's Program for Gifted Children; legislative establishment; location; governance; relationship with educational boards and state superintendent
- §17:1989.4. Director of the program; appointment; term; powers; duties; compensation
- §17:1989.5. Appropriations; other sources of revenue
- §17:1989.6. Location of the program; relocation; authority to own and construct facilities
- §17:1989.7. Registry of prospective students
- §17:1989.8. Miscellaneous powers of program
PART VII. RECOVERY SCHOOL DISTRICT
CHAPTER 9. CAREER EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION
PART I. CAREER EDUCATION
- §17:1991. Definitions
- §17:1992. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 151, §3, eff. July 1, 1999.
- §17:1993. Implementation of career education by board and department
- §17:1994. Regional coordination and planning of postsecondary vocational-technical education; establishment and composition of regions
- §17:1994.1. Jumonville-Memorial Technical Institute
- §17:1994.2. Margaret Surles Branch of Louisiana Technical College - Tallulah Campus
- §17:1995. Regional administration
- §17:1996. Racial segregation prohibited; personnel
- §17:1997. Open door policy; statewide service
- §17:1997.1. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 421, §2, eff. June 15, 2022.
- §17:1997.2. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 421, §2, eff. June 15, 2022.
- §17:1997.3. Vocational-technical opportunity program; dropouts
- §17:1998. Advisory councils
- §17:1999. Regional institutes; area schools; branch schools
- §17:2000. Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 753, §2, eff. July 8, 1989.
- §17:2001. Continuation of existing schools
- §17:2002. Extension programs
- §17:2003. Bus transportation
- §17:2004. Vocational Curriculum Development and Research Center; separation from Natchitoches Trades School
- §17:2005. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 446, §1.
- §17:2005.1. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 572, §1.
- §17:2005.2. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 151, §3, eff. July 1, 1999.
- §17:2006. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 151, §3, eff. July 1, 1999.
- §17:2006.1. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 447, §2, eff. July 1, 1997.
- §17:2007. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 151, §3, eff. July 1, 1999.
- §17:2008. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 179, §8, eff. June 28, 2005.
- §17:2009. Vocational-technical portable building program
- §17:2010. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 151, §3, eff. July 1, 1999.
- §17:2011. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 151, §3, eff. July 1, 1999.
- §17:2012. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 151, §3, eff. July 1, 1999.
- §17:2013. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 151, §3 eff. July 1, 1999.
- §17:2014. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §17:2015. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §17:2016. Worksite-based training
PART II. FEDERAL AID
SUBPART A. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
- §17:2031. Acceptance of federal act to promote vocational education
- §17:2032. State treasurer as custodian of federal funds
- §17:2033. Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges as administrative agency
- §17:2034. Disbursements of federal funds
- §17:2035. Necessary expenditures; board's authority to make
- §17:2036. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
SUBPART B. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
PART III. LEASE OR CONVEYANCE OF LANDS
BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS
PART IV. NURSE TRAINING PROGRAM
- §17:2047. Nurse training programs; student demand; documentation; report; authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §17:2048. Nurse training programs; establishment
PART IV-A. ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
TRAINING PROGRAM
- §17:2048.31. Allied health professionals training programs; student admittance; documentation; records; authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §17:2048.32. Allied health professionals training programs; expansion or establishment; salary of faculty members
PART IV-B. LOUISIANA HEALTH WORKS COMMISSION
PART IV-C. SIMULATION MEDICAL TRAINING AND
EDUCATION COUNCIL FOR LOUISIANA
PART V. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SALARIES
OF UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES
- §17:2049. Applicability
- §17:2049.1. Employment standards; evaluation
- §17:2049.2. Evaluation program; professional development and enhancement; certification
- §17:2049.3. Salary schedule
- §17:2049.4. Enhancement
CHAPTER 10. INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING IN GENERAL
PART I. AUTHORITY TO CONFER DEGREES
SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §17:2050. Community colleges; recognition; authority to award associate degrees; certificates
- §17:2051. Authority to confer degree of bachelor of arts or science
- §17:2052. Continuation of right to confer degrees
- §17:2053. Payments to independent institutions of higher learning for educating Louisiana residents
- §17:2054. College and university athletics; NCAA and NAIA infractions, sanctions
SUBPART B. PARTICULAR INSTITUTIONS
- §17:2071. Academy of the Holy Angels
- §17:2072. St. Paul's College
- §17:2073. St. Mary's Academy
- §17:2074. Academy of the Immaculate Conception
- §17:2075. Loyola University
- §17:2076. Recognition to be given degrees of Loyola University
- §17:2077. Notre Dame Seminary
- §17:2078. Repealed by Acts 1975, No. 313, §3, eff. July 17, 1975
- §17:2079. St. Joseph's Abbey
- §17:2080. Repealed by Acts 1975, No. 313, §3, eff. July 1, 1975
- §17:2081. South Central College
- §17:2082. De Lisle College of New Orleans
- §17:2083. Mt. Carmel Junior College
- §17:2084. Xavier University of Louisiana
- §17:2085. New Covenant College
PART II. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SUBPART A. HIGH SCHOOL FRATERNITIES
AND ORGANIZATIONS
- §17:2091. Definitions
- §17:2092. Prohibition against fraternities; enforcement
- §17:2093. Person not pupil soliciting membership; penalty
SUBPART B. UNRELATED MATTERS
- §17:2111. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:2112. Testing pupils' sight and hearing; testing for dyslexia; notice to parent or tutor; report to state superintendent
- §17:2113. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:2114. Furnishing protective glasses or goggles
- §17:2115. Silent prayer or meditation; pledge of allegiance
- §17:2115.1. Official prayer; prohibition
- §17:2115.2. Student participation
- §17:2115.3. Student-initiated, student-led prayer; participation
- §17:2115.4. Student meetings
- §17:2115.5. School grounds
- §17:2115.6. Student organizations
- §17:2115.7. Commencement address
- §17:2115.8. Athletic teams
- §17:2115.9. Nondiscrimination in selection of student volunteers
- §17:2115.10. Classroom time
- §17:2115.11. Prayer; student-initiated; conditions
- §17:2116. Employment availability information; duty to provide
- §17:2117. Reading and posting of certain writings, documents, and records; prohibition; limitations; dissemination to local school systems
- §17:2118. Celebrations in winter
- §17:2119. Celebrate Freedom Week
- §17:2120. Patriotic organizations; use of school facilities; student recruitment
- §17:2121. Voter registration; high schools
SUBPART C. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING
- §17:2131. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:2132. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:2133. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:2134. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:2135. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:2136. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 421, §2, eff. June 15, 2022.
- §17:2137. Tuition fees for members of the armed forces, their dependents, and certain other individuals ; resident classification
- §17:2138. Required ACT score for residents of other states
PART III. SICK LEAVE FOR UNCLASSIFIED, NONTEACHING,
ACADEMIC PERSONNEL IN PUBLIC COLLEGES AND
UNIVERSITIES UNDER THE APPROPRIATE
MANAGEMENT BOARDS
- §17:2148. Sick leave for unclassified, nonteaching, academic leave
- §17:2149. Use of sick leave; non-teaching personnel
- §17:2150. Applicability
CHAPTER 11. TAXATION AND FISCAL AFFAIRS
PART I. AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY
SUBPART A. LOUISIANA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
- §17:2151. Board to improve institutional facilities; apportionment of funds
- §17:2151.1. Revolving funds; retention of surpluses
- §17:2152. Board's authority to borrow money and issue bonds for construction, etc., of educational facilities
- §17:2153. Acceptance of federal grants
- §17:2154. Repealed by Acts 1950, No. 254, §1
- §17:2155. Limitations on annual principal and interest requirements
- §17:2156. Interest, etc., of bonds as part of cost for which bonds authorized; bonds not obligations of state
- §17:2157. Issuance, form and requisites of bonds or obligations
- §17:2158. Source of payment
- §17:2159. Provision for payment of bonds to be adequate
- §17:2160. Portion of corporation franchise tax dedicated to payment of bonds
- §17:2161. Loan or grant from federal agencies
- §17:2162. Corporate existence of board of education not to be discontinued
- §17:2163. Contractual nature of agreement
SUBPART B. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND
AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE
- §17:2181. Board of supervisors authorized to borrow money
- §17:2182. Authority to issue bonds, etc.
- §17:2183. Issuance of bonds, etc.; maturity; interest rate; registration
- §17:2184. Sale of bonds, etc.
- §17:2185. Use of loan or bond proceeds
- §17:2186. Pledge of revenues; use of other funds to pay principal and interest
- §17:2187. Funds to be used exclusively for principal and interest
- §17:2188. Incontestability; contract
- §17:2189. Privilege on funds and revenues dedicated for payment of obligation
- §17:2190. Agreement to maintain maximum use of revenue producing facilities
- §17:2191. Continuance of corporate existence of board of supervisors; agreement not to dispose of income producing facilities
- §17:2192. Tax exemption and eligibility for investment and use as security
- §17:2193. Mandamus to compel performance of obligation
SUBPART C. ACADEMIC FACILITIES
- §17:2196.1. Findings and declaration of policy
- §17:2196.2. Definitions
- §17:2196.3. Corporation franchise tax; dedications
- §17:2196.4. Pledge
- §17:2196.5. Bonds
- §17:2196.6. Limitation on bond issues
- §17:2196.7. Refunding bonds, state treasurer approval; prescription
- §17:2196.8. Interest rate on bonds
- §17:2196.9. Issuance of bonds under annual interest grants with U.S. Commissioner of Education
PART II. TAXES FOR SUPPORT OF SCHOOLS
SUBPART A. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND
AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE
SUBPART B. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
ENDOWMENT FOR EXCELLENCE
- §17:2207. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.
- §17:2208. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.
- §17:2209. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.
- §17:2210. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.
PART III. MISCELLANEOUS
- §17:2231. Deposits in state treasury by educational institutions
- §17:2232. Investment by state of endowment deposit
- §17:2233. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 729, §1, EFF. JULY 6, 1992.
- §17:2234. Prohibition on appropriating or allocating of funds for paying public school funds
- §17:2235. Prohibition on receipt or expenditure of funds where school system exceeded minimum salary schedule
- §17:2236. Prohibition on use of state funds by institutions of higher learning to support communistic or atheistic activities; return of funds
PART IV. LOUISIANA EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY
- §17:2251. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §17:2252. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §17:2253. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §17:2254. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §17:2255. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §17:2256. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §17:2257. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §17:2258. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §17:2259. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §17:2260. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §17:2261. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §17:2262. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §17:2263. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.
- §17:2264. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 984, §18.
CHAPTER 12. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
PART I. ANATOMICAL BOARD
- §17:2271. Creation and organization of board; membership; general powers
- §17:2272. Purposes for which created
- §17:2273. Meetings of the board
- §17:2274. Bodies of persons required to be buried at public expense; notice to board; receipt of bodies by board
- §17:2275. Distribution of bodies among schools
- §17:2276. Records showing receipt and disposition of bodies
- §17:2277. Bond to be furnished by schools
- §17:2278. Financial contributions of schools
- §17:2279. Transportation of bodies
- §17:2280. Penal provisions
PART II. ANATOMICAL GIFT ACT
- §17:2351. Definitions
- §17:2352. Applicability; persons who may make an anatomical gift prior to the death of the donor
- §17:2352.1. Coordination of procurement and use
- §17:2353. Persons who may receive anatomical gifts; purpose of anatomical gifts
- §17:2354. Manner of executing anatomical gift prior to death of donor
- §17:2354.1. Refusal to make anatomical gift; effect
- §17:2354.2. Preclusive effect of anatomical gift; amendment; revocation
- §17:2354.3. Authority to make an anatomical gift of a body or part
- §17:2354.4. Sale or purchase of parts prohibited
- §17:2354.5. Other prohibited acts
- §17:2354.6. Immunity
- §17:2354.7. Law governing validity; choice of law; presumption
- §17:2354.8. Donor registry
- §17:2354.9. Effect of anatomical gift on advance health care directives
- §17:2355. Delivery of document of gift; right to examine
- §17:2355.1. Search for document of anatomical gift; notification
- §17:2356. Revocation or amendment of the gift before death
- §17:2357. Rights and duties of procurement organizations; others
- §17:2358. Uniformity of application and construction
- §17:2358.1. Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce
- §17:2359. Short title
CHAPTER 13. LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL
TELEVISION AUTHORITY
- §17:2501. Statement of purpose
- §17:2502. Definitions
- §17:2503. Louisiana Educational Television Authority; creation; domicile; membership; term; vacancies; quorum; staff
- §17:2504. Meetings; rules; officers; compensation
- §17:2505. Powers, duties and functions
- §17:2506. Political prohibitions; Federal Communications Commission Regulations
- §17:2507. Distribution of funds
- §17:2508. Repealed by Acts 1968, No. 533, §2
CHAPTER 14. LOUISIANA SYSTEMIC INITIATIVES PROGRAM
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §17:2751. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 452, §1, eff. June 4, 2014; Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §8(B).
- §17:2752. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 452, §1, eff. June 4, 2014; Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §8(B).
PART II. PROGRAM
- §17:2753. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 452, §1, eff. June 4, 2014; Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §8(B).
- §17:2754. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 452, §1, eff. June 4, 2014; Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §8(B).
- §17:2906. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §17:2907. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §17:3727. Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. June 22, 1994.
- §17:3728. Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. June 22, 1994.
- §17:3729. Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. June 22, 1994.
- §17:3730. Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 1, §3, eff. June 22, 1994.
PART III. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
- §17:2757. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 452, §1, eff. June 4, 2014; Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §8(B).
- §17:2758. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 452, §1, eff. June 4, 2014; Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §8(B).
- §17:2759. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 452, §1, eff. June 4, 2014; Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §8(B).
- §17:2911. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §17:2912. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §17:2913. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2010.
CHAPTER 15. EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE LAW
- §17:2801. Short title
- §17:2802. Purpose for organization of cooperatives
- §17:2803. Definitions
- §17:2804. Powers of cooperative
- §17:2805. Name of cooperative
- §17:2806. Organizers
- §17:2807. Articles
- §17:2808. By-laws
- §17:2809. Membership; annual meeting; special meetings; place of meeting; notice; quorum; voting
- §17:2810. Board of directors
- §17:2811. Division and redivision of territory into districts
- §17:2812. Officers, agents and employees
- §17:2813. Amendment of articles; change of location
- §17:2814. Consolidation of cooperatives
- §17:2815. Merger of cooperatives
- §17:2816. Effect of consolidation or merger
- §17:2817. Conversion of corporations providing educational services into cooperatives
- §17:2818. Propositions submitted to members
- §17:2819. Dissolution
- §17:2820. Filing of documents
- §17:2821. Use of revenues
- §17:2822. Sale, mortgage or lease of property
- §17:2823. Immunity of members
- §17:2824. Liens
- §17:2825. Notice; waiver
- §17:2826. Fees
- §17:2827. Blue sky law inapplicable
- §17:2828. Construction
- §17:2829. Fidelity bonds; audits
- §17:2830. Employment of teachers
- §17:2831. Salaries and wages
CHAPTER 16. SEMINARS ON AMERICAN
SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT
- §17:2851. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:2852. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:2853. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1, eff. July 1, 2010.
CHAPTER 17. LOUISIANA GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION
INITIATIVE PROGRAM
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §17:2901. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §17:2902. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §5, eff. July 1, 2010.
CHAPTER 18. LOUISIANA STUDENT COLLEGE AND CAREER
READINESS ACT
- §17:2921. Short title
- §17:2922. Purpose and goal
- §17:2922.1. Dual Enrollment Framework Task Force; creation; purpose; membership; definitions; reporting; termination
- §17:2923. Curriculum development and alignment
- §17:2924. Applied and hybrid courses; local course development
- §17:2925. Individual graduation plans
- §17:2926. Student counseling; training and professional development
- §17:2927. Early identification of underprepared students; support and assistance
- §17:2927.1. College transition courses; testing; reports
- §17:2928. Graduation goals; responsibility; recognition for graduation rates and student academic achievement
- §17:2929. Repealed by Acts 2020, No. 204, §3, eff. June 11, 2020.
- §17:2930. Collaboration with business and industry; coordination with workforce needs
- §17:2931. Rules and regulations
- §17:2932. Implementation; funding
CHAPTER 18-A. DUAL ENROLLMENT
- §17:2941. Legislative findings
- §17:2942. Definitions
- §17:2943. Rules and regulations
- §17:2944. Dual Enrollment Innovation and Equity Grant; purpose; management
- §17:2951. §§2951 to 2959 Repealed by Acts 1972, No. 404, §1.
- §17:2971. §§2971 to 2981 Repealed by Acts 1972, No. 402, §1.
CHAPTER 18-B. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATION
ASSISTANCE ACT
- §17:2990.1. Legislative policy
- §17:2990.2. Definitions
- §17:2990.3. Assistance; tuition and income
- §17:2990.4. Administration; receipts and income tax returns
- §17:2990.5. Reimbursement
- §17:2990.6. Short title
CHAPTER 19. SCHOOL COUNSELORS AND DIRECTORS
- §17:3001. Declaration of policy
- §17:3002. Definitions
- §17:3003. Authorization for employment
- §17:3004. Selection and responsibility
- §17:3005. Elementary school counselors; availability; guidelines; requirements; counseling services; work time; exceptions; reporting; funding
- §17:3006. School counselors; academic profiles; public high schools; required
CHAPTER 20. HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
- §17:3021. Louisiana student financial assistance; Board of Regents
- §17:3022. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 314, §3(C).
- §17:3023. Powers and duties
- §17:3023.1. Credit unions, savings and loan associations, schools and insurance companies as lending agencies
- §17:3023.2. Repealed by Acts 1980, No. 790, §5, eff. Aug. 1, 1980; Acts 1980, No. 815, §7
- §17:3023.3. Loan of reserve funds
- §17:3023.4. Student loan guarantees
- §17:3023.4.1. Additional loans to assist students; The Louisiana PLUS Program
- §17:3023.5. Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 835, §3, eff. Aug. 4, 1982
- §17:3023.6. Loan qualifications; legal capacity
- §17:3023.7. Tax exemption
- §17:3023.8. Examination by commissioner of financial institutions
- §17:3023.8.1. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3023.9. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 314, §3(C).
- §17:3024. Acceptance and use of funds
- §17:3024.1. Student loans as security for deposit of public funds
- §17:3024.2. Appropriation for guaranteed student loan program
- §17:3025. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 314, §3(C).
- §17:3026. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3027. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3028. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3029. Blank
- §17:3030. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3031. State student incentive grant; federal participation
- §17:3032. §§3032 to 3034 Blank
- §17:3035. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 314, §3(C).
- §17:3036. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3036.1. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
CHAPTER 20-A. GUARANTEE OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL
SCHOOL LOANS FOR RURAL PRACTITIONERS
- §17:3041. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3041.1. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3041.2. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3041.3. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3041.4. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3041.5. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3041.6. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3041.7. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
CHAPTER 20-A-1. TUITION PAYMENT PROGRAM
FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL STUDENTS
- §17:3041.10. Tuition payment program for medical students; Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center; eligibility; applications; definition
- §17:3041.11. Contracts
- §17:3041.12. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center; contracts
- §17:3041.13. Cancellation
- §17:3041.14. Funding
- §17:3041.15. Rules and regulations
CHAPTER 20-A-2. TUITION PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL
STUDENTS-TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- §17:3041.21. Tuition payment program for medical students; Tulane University School of Medicine; eligibility; applications; definition
- §17:3041.22. Contracts
- §17:3041.23. Tulane University School of Medicine; contracts
- §17:3041.24. Cancellation
- §17:3041.25. Funding
- §17:3041.26. Rules and regulations
CHAPTER 20-B. LOUISIANA TAYLOR OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
FOR STUDENTS-TEACHERS
- §17:3042. Legislative findings; purpose
- §17:3042.1. Loans for students enrolled in colleges or universities to prepare to teach
- §17:3042.2. Amount; requirements
- §17:3042.3. Contract required; cancellation
- §17:3042.4. Colleges and universities; contracts; cancellation
- §17:3042.5. Funding
- §17:3042.6. Reports
- §17:3042.7. Louisiana Teacher Corps
- §17:3042.8. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 560, §4, eff. June 27, 2003, and Acts 2003, No. 1195, §5, eff. July 3, 2003.
CHAPTER 20-B-1. TEACHERS EDUCATION TRUST FUND
INCENTIVE PROGRAM
- §17:3042.11. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §17:3042.12. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3042.13. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3042.14. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3042.21. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §17:3042.22. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §17:3042.23. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §17:3042.24. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §17:3042.25. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §17:3042.26. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §17:3042.27. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
CHAPTER 20-B-3. LOUISIANA HONORS
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
- §17:3042.31. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3042.32. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3042.33. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3042.34. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3042.35. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3042.36. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
CHAPTER 20-B-4. BIENVILLE PARISH SCHOOL
BOARD LOAN PROGRAM FOR TEACHER PREPARATION
- §17:3042.41. Legislative findings; purpose
- §17:3042.42. Loans for students enrolled in colleges or universities to prepare to teach; Bienville Parish School Board; authority
- §17:3042.43. Amount; requirements
- §17:3042.44. Contract required; cancellation
- §17:3042.45. Colleges and universities; contracts; cancellation
- §17:3042.46. Funding
- §17:3042.47. Board resolution; public hearing
CHAPTER 20-B-5. GUARANTEE OF NURSING SCHOOL LOANS
FOR CERTAIN NURSING STUDENTS
- §17:3042.51. Legislative findings; purpose
- §17:3042.52. Loans for certain nursing students; Louisiana Student Financial Assistance Commission; authority
- §17:3042.53. Amount; requirements
- §17:3042.54. Contract required; cancellation
- §17:3042.55. Colleges, universities, and nursing schools; contracts; cancellation
- §17:3042.56. Funding
CHAPTER 20-B-6. VETERINARY SCHOOL LOANS
FOR CERTAIN VETERINARY STUDENTS
- §17:3042.61. Legislative findings; purpose; definitions
- §17:3042.62. Loans for certain veterinary students; Louisiana Student Financial Assistance Commission; authority
- §17:3042.63. Amount; requirements
- §17:3042.64. Contract required; cancellation
- §17:3042.65. Schools of veterinary medicine; contracts; cancellation
- §17:3042.66. Funding
CHAPTER 20-C. TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTS PROGRAM
- §17:3043. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3043.1. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
- §17:3043.2. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 393, §3, eff. June 18, 2003.
CHAPTER 20-D. MINORITY HEALTH PROFESSIONS
EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- §17:3044.1. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §17:3044.2. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §17:3044.3. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §17:3044.4. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §17:3044.5. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
CHAPTER 20-E. LOUISIANA OPPORTUNITY LOAN PROGRAM
- §17:3045. Purpose
- §17:3045.1. Louisiana Opportunity Loan Program; creation; management
- §17:3045.2. Louisiana Opportunity Loan Fund, creation
- §17:3045.3. Appropriation; procedure
- §17:3045.4. Louisiana Financial Assistance Commission; duties
- §17:3045.5. Loan amounts
- §17:3045.6. Eligibility requirements
- §17:3045.7. Repayment of loans
- §17:3045.8. Loan funds; availability
CHAPTER 20-F. LOUISIANA GO GRANT PROGRAM
- §17:3046. Louisiana GO Grant program; legislative findings
- §17:3046.1. Eligibility
- §17:3046.2. Administration; rulemaking authority
- §17:3046.3. Private Scholarships
- §17:3046.4. Terminated July 9, 1998. See Acts 1992, No. 938, §1, and Acts 1995, No. 1296, §1.
- §17:3046.5. Terminated July 9, 1998. See Acts 1992, No. 938, §1, and Acts 1995, No. 1296, §1.
CHAPTER 20-G. M.J. FOSTER PROMISE PROGRAM
- §17:3047. M.J. Foster Promise Award; purpose; award amount; limitations
- §17:3047.1. Advisory council; membership; responsibilities
- §17:3047.2. Initial eligibility
- §17:3047.3. Maintaining eligibility
- §17:3047.4. Funding
- §17:3047.5. Administering agency
- §17:3047.6. Coordination with other agencies
- §17:3047.7. Reporting system; implementation; requirements; applicability; participation by eligible institutions
- §17:3048.1. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 227, §3.
- §17:3048.2. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 227, §3.
- §17:3048.3. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 227, §3.
- §17:3048.4. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 227, §3.
- §17:3048.5. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 227, §3.
- §17:3048.6. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 227, §3.
- §17:3048.7. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 227, §3.
CHAPTER 20-H. GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR
YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM
- §17:3050.1. Purpose
- §17:3050.2. Tuition grants; eligibility; continuation; limits
- §17:3050.3. Administration
- §17:3050.4. Funding
CHAPTER 20-I. HEALTH CARE EMPLOYMENT REINVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITY FUND
CHAPTER 21. HEALTH EDUCATION AUTHORITY OF LOUISIANA
- §17:3051. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 592, §3A, eff. June 17, 2022.
- §17:3052. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 592, §3A, eff. June 17, 2022.
- §17:3053. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 592, §3A, eff. June 17, 2022.
- §17:3053.1. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 592, §3A, eff. June 17, 2022.
- §17:3054. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 592, §3A, eff. June 17, 2022.
- §17:3055. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 592, §3A, eff. June 17, 2022.
- §17:3055.1. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 592, §3A, eff. June 17, 2022.
- §17:3056. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 592, §3A, eff. June 17, 2022.
- §17:3057. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 592, §3A, eff. June 17, 2022.
- §17:3058. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 592, §3A, eff. June 17, 2022.
- §17:3059. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 592, §3A, eff. June 17, 2022.
- §17:3060. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 592, §3A, eff. June 17, 2022.
CHAPTER 22. ABLE ACCOUNT PROGRAM FOR DISABILITY-
RELATED EXPENSES
- §17:3081. Short title
- §17:3082. Definitions
- §17:3083. ABLE account program; creation; purpose; legislative intent
- §17:3084. Louisiana Tuition Trust Authority; rules; compliance with federal requirements
- §17:3085. Louisiana Tuition Trust Authority; powers relative to the administration of the program
- §17:3086. ABLE account funds; investment
- §17:3087. ABLE account funds; treatment under certain federal assistance programs
- §17:3088. Amounts deposited in ABLE accounts; Louisiana income tax; tax table income
- §17:3089. ABLE Account Advisory Council; creation; powers
- §17:3090. Achieving a Better Life Experience in Louisiana Fund
CHAPTER 22-A. LOUISIANA STUDENT TUITION
ASSISTANCE AND REVENUE TRUST PROGRAM
- §17:3091. Louisiana Student Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust Program; creation; purpose; legislative intent
- §17:3092. Definitions
- §17:3093. Louisiana Tuition Trust Authority; creation; powers
- §17:3093.1. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 604, §3.
- §17:3094. Cooperation of state agencies
- §17:3095. Education savings accounts; types, use, limitations, and disclosures
- §17:3096. Education savings accounts; creation, terms, and conditions
- §17:3097. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 332, §3, eff. June 6, 2001.
- §17:3098. Termination of depositor's agreements; refund; conversion of the account to money
- §17:3099. Louisiana Education and Tuition Savings Fund; use
- §17:3099.1. Annual financial report; audits
- §17:3099.2. Effectiveness
CHAPTER 22-B. LOUISIANA STUDENT TUITION
ASSISTANCE AND REVENUE TRUST KINDERGARTEN
THROUGH GRADE TWELVE PROGRAM
- §17:3100.1. Louisiana Student Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve Program; creation; purpose; legislative intent
- §17:3100.2. Definitions
- §17:3100.3. Louisiana Tuition Trust Authority; administration; powers
- §17:3100.4. Cooperation of state agencies
- §17:3100.5. Education savings accounts; types, use, limitations, and disclosures
- §17:3100.6. Education savings accounts; creation, terms, and conditions
- §17:3100.7. Termination of depositor's agreements; refund; conversion of the account to money; transfers
- §17:3100.8. Louisiana Education and Tuition Savings Fund; use
- §17:3100.9. Annual financial report; audits
- §17:3100.10. Effectiveness
CHAPTER 23. PRESERVATION OF EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
- §17:3101. Declaration of purpose
- §17:3102. Definitions
- §17:3103. Disruptive acts defined; dismissal and notification thereof
- §17:3104. Content of notification of dismissal
- §17:3105. Rules and regulations; tenure laws
- §17:3106. Recording the fact of dismissal
- §17:3107. Prohibition against enrolling or employing dismissed student, faculty or employee
- §17:3108. Exemptions; peaceful and lawful assembly; labor disputes
- §17:3109. State of emergency; request by president of institution of higher learning for proclamation
CHAPTER 24. BOARD OF REGENTS
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §17:3121. Board of Regents; creation; membership; terms of office; vacancies; responsibilities
- §17:3121.1. Student membership on the board
- §17:3122. Initial members of board; term of office
- §17:3123. Domicile; organization and meetings of board; rules
- §17:3123.1. Commissioner of higher education; appointment; qualifications; powers, duties and functions; compensation
- §17:3123.2. Internet broadcast of board and committee meetings; archives
- §17:3124. Transitional provisions
- §17:3125. Power to revise or eliminate programs
- §17:3126. Power to disapprove; approve; or modify; service regions, establishment
- §17:3127. Power with respect to new institutions
- §17:3128. Power to formulate master plan; mission establishment
- §17:3128.1. Power to survey, evaluate, and implement incubator facilities on state college and university campuses
- §17:3129. Power to recommend budget
- §17:3129.1. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 128, §2, eff. June 6, 2019.
- §17:3129.2. Postsecondary education; outcomes-based funding formula; creation; components; approval; implementation; reports
- §17:3129.3. Louisiana classroom teacher and vocational-technical school instructor enrollment program; creation; regulations; limitations
- §17:3129.4. Louisiana Education Tuition and Savings Plan and Fund
- §17:3129.5. State tuition and fee policy; Board of Regents; study and formulate; legislative approval of authority to increase tuition or fees; implementation; reports
- §17:3129.6. Higher Education Initiatives Fund
- §17:3129.7. Development of state student financial aid plan; master plan
- §17:3129.8. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 308, §2, eff. June 10, 2022.
- §17:3129.9. Affordable textbooks and open educational resources
- §17:3129.10. Authority to carry over interagency transfers and self-generated revenues; the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium and LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network
- §17:3130. Other powers
- §17:3131. Orders
- §17:3132. Channels of communication
- §17:3133. Public hearings; due process
- §17:3134. Accountability in higher education; legislative intent; definitions; reporting forms
- §17:3135. Requirement to notify campus community of availability of registered sex offender information
- §17:3136. Disclosure of postsecondary student education records; access to parents of dependent children
- §17:3137. Student information; prohibition on disclosure
- §17:3138. Louisiana common application; development; implementation
- §17:3138.1. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 21, §2.
- §17:3138.2. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §22, eff. July 1, 2020.
- §17:3138.3. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 612, §22, eff. July 1, 2020.
- §17:3138.4. Hunger-Free Campus; designation; grant program
- §17:3138.5. Military and veteran friendly campus; designation; process; eligibility; applications
- §17:3138.6. Internal auditing function of the Board of Regents
- §17:3138.7. Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- §17:3138.8. Louisiana Jobs Now Fund
- §17:3138.9. Louisiana Cybersecurity Talent Initiative Fund; Cybersecurity Education Management Council
- §17:3138.10. Stimulating More Advanced Research and Technology (SMART) Program and Fund
- §17:3138.11. Louisiana Postsecondary Inclusive Education Fund; Postsecondary Inclusive Education Advisory Council
PART II. LOUISIANA GRANTING RESOURCES
AND AUTONOMY FOR DIPLOMAS ACT
- §17:3139. Louisiana Granting Resources and Autonomy for Diplomas Act; title
- §17:3139.1. Purpose
- §17:3139.2. Performance agreements; objectives
- §17:3139.3. Annual review; revocation; modifications
- §17:3139.4. Legislative auditor; performance analysis
- §17:3139.5. Tuition autonomy; operational autonomy contingent on audit findings
- §17:3139.6. Monitoring; reporting; renewal
- §17:3139.7. Certification of agreement by management board
- §17:3140. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 619, §2, eff. July 1, 2017.
CHAPTER 24-A. PROPRIETARY SCHOOLS
- §17:3140.1. Definitions
- §17:3140.2. Advisory Commission on Proprietary Schools; creation; membership; terms; rules and regulations
- §17:3140.3. Licenses; fees; application; renewal
- §17:3140.4. Licenses; minimum standards; duration
- §17:3140.5. Surety bond; requirement
- §17:3140.6. Denial of license; hearings; appeal
- §17:3140.7. Revocation of license; causes; appeal; injunction; subpoena power
- §17:3140.8. Prohibited acts; penalty; injunctive relief
- §17:3140.9. Complaints; investigations; hearings; judicial review
- §17:3140.10. Cessation of operations
- §17:3140.11. Proprietary School Student Protection Dedicated Fund Account
- §17:3140.12. Administration
- §17:3140.13. Solicitor permits
- §17:3140.14. Recovery on contracts
- §17:3140.15. Student records
- §17:3140.16. Advertising
- §17:3140.17. Occupational degree granting status
- §17:3141.1. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.2. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.3. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.4. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.5. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.6. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.7. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.8. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.9. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.10. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.11. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.12. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.13. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.14. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.15. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.16. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.17. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.18. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
- §17:3141.19. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 437, §3.
CHAPTER 25. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR
POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
- §17:3151. Draft registration, prerequisite to enrollment; exemptions
- §17:3152. Consideration of criminal history; prohibited acts
CHAPTER 25-A. ARTICULATION AND TRANSFER
- §17:3161. Articulation and transfer of credit; secondary and postsecondary institutions
- §17:3161.1. Reverse Transfer Agreements
- §17:3162. Statewide Articulation and Transfer Council; creation; purpose; membership; duties and responsibilities
- §17:3163. Statewide Articulation and Transfer Agreement
- §17:3164. Common Course Numbering System
- §17:3164.1. Transfer pathways
- §17:3165. Common core curriculum; general education courses; common prerequisites; other degree requirements
- §17:3165.1. Academic transfer modules; career and technical education and industry-based certification courses
- §17:3165.2. College credit for military service; spouses of veterans
- §17:3166. Student counseling
- §17:3167. Implementation and funding
- §17:3167.1. Secondary and postsecondary education boards; consultation and collaboration
- §17:3168. Reporting
- §17:3169. Rules
CHAPTER 26. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
PART I. APPLICATION OF CHAPTER AND DEFINITIONS
PART II. MANAGEMENT BOARDS
- §17:3205. Qualifications of members of boards
- §17:3206. Compensation of board members
- §17:3207. Executive committee of boards; powers and duties
PART III. UNIVERSITY SYSTEMS
- §17:3215. Louisiana State University system
- §17:3216. Southern University system
- §17:3217. University of Louisiana System
- §17:3217.1. Louisiana Community and Technical College System
- §17:3217.2. Orleans Regional Technical Institute, merger with Delgado Community College
- §17:3217.3. Louisiana Technical College; merger of certain campuses with Louisiana Delta Community College
- §17:3217.4. Louisiana Technical College; merger of certain campuses with South Louisiana Community College
- §17:3217.5. Louisiana Technical College; merger of certain campuses with Baton Rouge Community College
- §17:3218. Authority of system boards
- §17:3219. Domicile of boards
- §17:3220. Purposes
- §17:3221. Designation of universities as land grant colleges of state
- §17:3222. Community college; East Baton Rouge Parish; management and operation
- §17:3223. South Louisiana Community College; creation, management, and operation
- §17:3223.1. Louisiana Technical College--Teche Area Campus; transfer to Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities; merger with South Louisiana Community College
- §17:3223.2. Louisiana Technical College--Teche Area Campus; transfer to Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges; conditions
- §17:3224. River Parishes Community College; creation; administration and operation
- §17:3225. Louisiana Delta Community College; creation
- §17:3226. Learning centers; Jefferson Parish; Rapides Parish; Northeast Delta Learning Center; authorization
- §17:3227. Learning centers; duplicate courses or programs
- §17:3228. Learning centers; authorization
- §17:3229. Northeast Delta Learning Center
- §17:3229.1. Northeast Louisiana Delta Learning Center Advisory Board
- §17:3230. The University of New Orleans; transfer to the University of Louisiana System
- §17:3231. Northshore Technical Community College; creation, management, and operation
- §17:3232. Central Louisiana Technical Community College; creation, management, and operation
- §17:3233. Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College; mission, management, and operation; Taylor Opportunity Program for Students award amounts
PART III-A. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR
THE NEW ORLEANS REGION
PART IV. ORGANIZATION
- §17:3301. Organization of postsecondary systems
- §17:3302. President of a public postsecondary education system; appointment; salary
- §17:3303. Heads of public colleges and universities
- §17:3304. Faculty
- §17:3305. Employment and compensation of faculty; administrative and professional staff; and classified employees
- §17:3306. Salary increases; restrictions
PART V. SICK LEAVE
- §17:3311. Sick leave for unclassified; academic personnel
- §17:3312. Use of sick leave
- §17:3313. Applicability
PART V-A. SABBATICAL LEAVE
- §17:3321. Eligibility for sabbatical leaves
- §17:3322. Application procedures
- §17:3323. Manner in which leave may be spent
- §17:3324. Reports on manner of spending leave
- §17:3325. Penalties for noncompliance
- §17:3326. Compensation while on leave
- §17:3327. Payment of compensation to persons on leave
- §17:3328. Person granted sabbatical leave; return to service
PART VI. POWERS AND DUTIES OF MANAGEMENT BOARDS
- §17:3351. General powers, duties, and functions of postsecondary education management boards
- §17:3351.1. Technology fee; authority to assess; use of proceeds
- §17:3351.2. Dissemination of certain information by public postsecondary education institutions
- §17:3351.3. Academic excellence fee; Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
- §17:3351.4. Voluntary deferred salary agreements
- §17:3351.5. Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; tuition and attendance fee amounts
- §17:3351.6. Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; tuition and nonresident fee amounts for the Paul M. Hebert Law Center
- §17:3351.7. Facilities use and maintenance fee increase; amount; waivers; limitations; University of New Orleans
- §17:3351.8. Facilities use and maintenance fee increase; amount; waivers; limitations; Southern University at New Orleans
- §17:3351.9. Academic excellence fee; amount; waivers; University of Louisiana System
- §17:3351.10. Academic excellence fee; amount; waivers; Louisiana Community and Technical College System
- §17:3351.11. Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; tuition and attendance fee amounts; Health Sciences Centers; waivers
- §17:3351.12. Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; Professional Program Fee; masters degree in business administration; Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
- §17:3351.13. Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; tuition and attendance fee amounts; graduate students; masters degree in business administration; School of Veterinary Medicine
- §17:3351.14. Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; tuition and attendance fee amounts; graduate students; masters degree in business administration
- §17:3351.15. Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System; tuition and attendance fee amounts; graduate students; masters degree in business administration; dental hygiene
- §17:3351.16. Louisiana Community and Technical College System; electronic and digital textbooks and instructional materials; student charges
- §17:3351.17. Distance education; tuition and attendance fees; waivers; public postsecondary education management boards
- §17:3351.18. Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; digital media program fee; amount; waivers
- §17:3351.19. Building use fee; amount; waivers; public postsecondary education management boards
- §17:3351.20. Mandatory fees
- §17:3351.21. Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; Louisiana State University at Alexandria; aviation program; course fees; amounts; authority to increase
- §17:3351.22. Louisiana State University Laboratory School; tuition; increase; amounts
- §17:3352. Degrees; conditions
- §17:3353. Cooperation with public agencies
- §17:3354. Independent audit of financial transactions of a university system, college or university
- §17:3355. Contracts and purchases; livestock shows and rodeos; food services
- §17:3356. Official action of boards; vote required
PART VII. LEASES OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PROPERTIES
SUBPART A. LEASES TO ORGANIZATIONS
- §17:3361. Authority of boards to execute leases
- §17:3361.1. Leases for fundraisers that involve firearms
- §17:3362. Rules and regulations governing construction and maintenance of structures
- §17:3363. Amendment of rules and regulations
- §17:3364. Rules governing conduct and social activities of people in structures
- §17:3365. Transfer of lease; sublease; mortgage on structure and lease
- §17:3366. Assistance to college or university sponsored organizations in construction or maintenance of house
SUBPART B. MINERAL LEASES
- §17:3367. Authority to execute mineral leases on college and university lands; term; use of revenues
PART VIII. STUDENT AID
PART IX. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- §17:3381. Transportation for college students; transportation for other students subject to restrictions; authority to establish and collect bus transportation fees
- §17:3382. Teacher certification programs in instruction of elementary school French
- §17:3383. Repealed by Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 116, §2.
- §17:3384. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §17:3385. Cessation of regionally accredited institutions of higher education; notification; preservation of student records
- §17:3386. Surplus funds; retention; use; exceptions
- §17:3387. Bus transportation to and from postsecondary institutions; authority of postsecondary institutions including vocational-technical schools to contract; payment of costs
- §17:3388. Fluency in the English language; faculty; evaluation; certification; penalties
- §17:3389. University research and development parks; tax exemptions
- §17:3390. Private nonprofit corporations which support public higher education institutions; findings; status; private funds
- §17:3391. Student records; outstanding student debt; student loan default
- §17:3392. Immunity from claims or causes of action related to the COVID-19 public health emergency
- §17:3393. Operational autonomy contingent on audit findings
- §17:3394. Disciplinary proceedings
PART IX-A. COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES FACILITIES
IMPROVEMENT AND ENHANCEMENT
- §17:3394.1. Community and technical colleges facilities improvement and enhancement; intent
- §17:3394.2. Definitions
- §17:3394.3. Authority of board to execute agreements related to the finance of capital improvements and enhancements; nonprofit corporation; administration and management of projects
PART X. STIMULUS TO ECONOMIC AND
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
SUBPART A. RESEARCH PARK CORPORATION
- §17:3396. Purpose
- §17:3396.1. Construction of part; supplemental and additional nature
- §17:3396.2. Definition of corporation
- §17:3396.3. Functions of corporation
- §17:3396.4. Membership of board of directors; vacancies; compensation; expenses; executive committee
- §17:3396.5. Powers
- §17:3396.6. Liability of board members
- §17:3396.7. Debt or liability
- §17:3396.8. Applicability of other laws
- §17:3396.9. Dissolution of corporation
SUBPART A-1. REGIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PARKS
- §17:3397.1. Purpose of Subpart
- §17:3397.2. Construction of Subpart
- §17:3397.3. Corporation defined; status
- §17:3397.4. Regional research and development parks; purposes
- §17:3397.5. Powers
- §17:3397.6. Debt or liability
SUBPART A-2. UNO SLIDELL TECHNOLOGY PARK FUND
SUBPART B. STIMULUS PROGRAMS
- §17:3398.1. Partnerships with business and industry; applied research
- §17:3398.2. Business and industry advisory boards
- §17:3398.3. Faculty assistance to business
- §17:3398.4. Consortia
PART XI. HIGHER EDUCATION BOARD ORGANIZATION
PART XII. CAMPUS ACCOUNTABILITY AND SAFETY
- §17:3399.11. Short title
- §17:3399.12. Definitions
- §17:3399.13. Mandatory reporting of power-based violence
- §17:3399.13.1. Administrative reporting requirements
- §17:3399.13.2. Immunities
- §17:3399.13.3. Failure to report or false reporting
- §17:3399.13.4. Confidentiality
- §17:3399.13.5. Retaliation prohibited
- §17:3399.14. Coordination with local law enforcement
- §17:3399.15. Campus security policy
- §17:3399.16. Safety education; recognition and reporting of potential threats to safety
- §17:3399.17. Public institutions of postsecondary education; power-based violence climate surveys
- §17:3399.18. Louisiana Power-Based Violence Review Panel
- §17:3399.19. Disclosure of campus security policies and campus crime statistics
PART XIII. HOMELESS AND FOSTER YOUTH
- §17:3399.21. Definitions
- §17:3399.22. Homeless and foster student liaisons
- §17:3399.23. Residency status
- §17:3399.24. Housing
PART XIV. CAMPUS FREE EXPRESSION
- §17:3399.31. Definitions
- §17:3399.32. Expressive activities; public postsecondary education institutions; protected
- §17:3399.33. Freedom of association; student organizations
- §17:3399.34. Institutional policies on free expression
- §17:3399.35. Management boards; policy on free expression
- §17:3399.36. Reports
- §17:3399.37. Regulations
- §17:3399.38. Conflict with other laws
CHAPTER 27. MONTESSORI SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS
- §17:3401. Accreditation of Montessori schools and certification of Montessori teachers; procedure; loss of accreditation
- §17:3402. Minimum requirements for school certification; admission policies; environment; program
- §17:3403. Minimum requirements for teacher certification; authorization for supplemental compensation
CHAPTER 28. LOUISIANA UNIVERSITIES MARINE
CONSORTIUM FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
- §17:3451. Purpose
- §17:3452. Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium for Research and Education; creation; membership
- §17:3453. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 314, §1(B).
- §17:3453.1. Science and Education Advisory Council; creation; membership; duties
- §17:3454. Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium for Research and Education; governance, funding
- §17:3455. Executive director; appointment; functions
- §17:3456. Annual report; master plan
CHAPTER 29. LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYEES
PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
PART II. PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
SUBPART A. ADMINISTRATION
- §17:3609. REPEALED BY ACTS 1990, NO. 4, §2, EFF. SEPT. 30, 1990.
- §17:3610. REPEALED BY ACTS 1990, NO. 4, §2, EFF. SEPT. 30, 1990.
- §17:3611. REPEALED BY ACTS 1990, NO. 4, §2, EFF. SEPT. 30, 1990.
- §17:3612. REPEALED BY ACTS 1990, NO. 4, §2, EFF. SEPT. 30, 1990.
- §17:3613. REPEALED BY ACTS 1990, NO. 4, §2, EFF. SEPT. 30, 1990.
- §17:3614. REPEALED BY ACTS 1990, NO. 4, §2, EFF. SEPT. 30, 1990.
- §17:3615. REPEALED BY ACTS 1990, NO. 4, §2, EFF. SEPT. 30, 1990.
- §17:3616. REPEALED BY ACTS 1990, NO. 4, §2, EFF. SEPT. 30, 1990.
- §17:3617. REPEALED BY ACTS 1990, NO. 4, §2, EFF. SEPT. 30, 1990.
SUBPART B. PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
- §17:3621. Compensation
- §17:3621.1. Reimbursement of compensation
- §17:3621.2. Continuation of compensation
- §17:3621.3. Hearing officer; debt collection; state district court
- §17:3622. Program components
- §17:3623. Program development
- §17:3624. Program evaluation
- §17:3625. Professional improvement points
SUBPART C. APPEALS PROCEDURES
PART III. TEACHING CERTIFICATES
PART IV. COSTS OF PROGRAM
PART V. FUNDING OF PROGRAM
PART VI. REPORTING DEADLINES
CHAPTER 30. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
- §17:3701. Legislative intent
- §17:3702. Definitions
- §17:3703. Intercollegiate athlete's compensation and rights; responsibilities of postsecondary education institutions
- §17:3707. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:3708. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:3709. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:3710. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:3711. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
- §17:3713. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
NOTE: §3721 effective upon appropriation of monies to fund the implementation of the provisions of Acts 2022, No. 495.
CHAPTER 31. ATHLETIC TRAINER PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
NOTE: §3722 effective upon appropriation of monies to fund the implementation of the provisions of Acts 2022, No. 495.
NOTE: §3723 effective upon appropriation of monies to fund the implementation of the provisions of Acts 2022, No. 495.
NOTE: §3724 effective upon appropriation of monies to fund the implementation of the provisions of Acts 2022, No. 495.
NOTE: §3725 effective upon appropriation of monies to fund the implementation of the provisions of Acts 2022, No. 495.
NOTE: §3726 effective upon appropriation of monies to fund the implementation of the provisions of Acts 2022, No. 495.
PART III. COMMISSION
- §17:3737. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 326, §2, EFF. JULY 6, 1991.
- §17:3738. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 326, §2, EFF. JULY 6, 1991.
- §17:3739. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 326, §2, EFF. JULY 6, 1991.
- §17:3740. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 326, §2, EFF. JULY 6, 1991.
- §17:3741. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 326, §2, EFF. JULY 6, 1991.
- §17:3751. §§3751 to 3755 Repealed by Acts 1987, No. 198, §1., eff. June 19, 1987; Acts 1987, No. 934, §1, eff. July 20, 1987.
CHAPTER 32. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CENTER
- §17:3761. Leadership Development Center; creation; functions and duties
- §17:3762. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 406, §2.
- §17:3763. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 406, §2.
- §17:3764. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 406, §2.
- §17:3765. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §10, eff. July 1, 2002.
CHAPTER 33. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PROGRAM
- §17:3771. Purpose
- §17:3772. Definitions
- §17:3773. Pilot program; administration; procedure
- §17:3774. Mentors; qualifications; selection
- §17:3775. Program evaluation
- §17:3776. Effectiveness
- §17:3777. REPEALED BY ACTS 1990, NO. 985, §2.
CHAPTER 34. REGIONAL SERVICE CENTERS
- §17:3781. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 302, §2, eff. June 28, 2011.
- §17:3782. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 302, §2, eff. June 28, 2011.
- §17:3783. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 302, §2, eff. June 28, 2011.
- §17:3784. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 302, §2, eff. June 28, 2011.
CHAPTER 35. LOUISIANA CONSTITUTIONAL EDUCATION FUNDS
PART I. LOUISIANA EDUCATION QUALITY TRUST FUND, hereinafter also
known as the "KEVIN P. REILLY, SR. LOUISIANA EDUCATION QUALITY
TRUST FUND"
- §17:3801. Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund, hereinafter referred to in this Part as the "Kevin P. Reilly, Sr. Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund"
- §17:3801.1. Kevin P. Reilly, Sr. Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund; history
- §17:3802. Appropriations; procedure; limitation; administration
- §17:3803. Investment authority; treasurer
- §17:3804. Legislative oversight
PART II. EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FUND
CHAPTER 36. TEACHER INCENTIVE PAY MODELS PROGRAM
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
PART II. TEACHER INCENTIVE PAY MODELS PROGRAM
- §17:3825. Teacher Incentive Pay Models Program; establishment
- §17:3826. Requirements; proposals; pilot program plans; final reports
- §17:3827. State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education; duties; powers
CHAPTER 37. TEACHER INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
- §17:3831. Definitions
- §17:3832. Teacher incentive programs; establishment
- §17:3833. Reports
- §17:3834. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, NO. 317, §1.
CHAPTER 38. LOUISIANA HIGHER EDUCATION TRUST FUND
CHAPTER 39. THE CHILDREN FIRST ACT
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
PART II. PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEE QUALITY DEVELOPMENT
SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §17:3881. Purpose
- §17:3882. Definitions.
- §17:3883. State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education; powers and duties
- §17:3884. Evaluation records; response; access
- §17:3885. Beginning and continuing teacher assistance
- §17:3886. Teaching credentials; regular certification, permanent certification; effect of evaluation
SUBPART B. TEACHER ASSISTANCE AND
ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
- §17:3891. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 54, §4, eff. May 27, 2010.
- §17:3892. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 54, §4, eff. May 27, 2010.
- §17:3893. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 54, §4, eff. May 27, 2010.
- §17:3894. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 54, §4, eff. May 27, 2010.
- §17:3895. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 54, §4, eff. May 27, 2010.
- §17:3896. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 838, §1.
SUBPART C. SCHOOL PERSONNEL EVALUATION
- §17:3901. Applicability
- §17:3902. Evaluation program; process
- §17:3903. Evaluators; selection and training
- §17:3904. Local boards; power and duties
- §17:3905. Reports to the department
PART III. SCHOOL EXCELLENCE
SUBPART A. PROGRESS PROFILES AND DATA COLLECTION
- §17:3911. Data collection system; establishment
- §17:3912. Progress profiles; preparation; distribution
- §17:3913. Transfer of personally identifiable student information
- §17:3914. Student information; privacy; legislative intent; definitions; prohibitions; parental access; penalties
SUBPART B. SCHOOL INCENTIVE PROGRAM
- §17:3917. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 478, §3, eff. June 30, 1997.
- §17:3918. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 478, §3, eff. June 30, 1997.
- §17:3919. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 478, §3, eff. June 30, 1997.
PART IV. STATEWIDE DEVELOPMENT OF
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
- §17:3921. Purpose
- §17:3921.1. Office of instructional technology; functions and duties
- §17:3921.2. Statewide Educational Technology Plan
- §17:3921.3. Digital devices in public schools; health and safety guidelines
- §17:3921.4. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1262, §1.
CHAPTER 40. OFFICE OF LIFE-LONG LEARNING
CHAPTER 41.
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS COMMISSION
- §17:3951. College and Career Readiness Commission; creation; purpose; duties and responsibilities; membership; vacancies; compensation; reporting
- §17:3952. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1262.
- §17:3953. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1262, §1.
- §17:3954. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1262.
- §17:3955. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1262, §1.
- §17:3956. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1262, §1.
- §17:3957. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1262, §1.
- §17:3958. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1262, §1.
- §17:3959. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1262, §1.
CHAPTER 42. CHARTER SCHOOL DEMONSTRATION
PROGRAMS LAW
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §17:3971. Short citation
- §17:3972. Intent and purpose
- §17:3973. Definitions
- §17:3974. Prohibitions; persons convicted of felony offenses
PART II. STATE CHARTERING AUTHORITY
- §17:3981. State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education; powers and duties relative to charter schools
- §17:3981.1. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 497, §2, eff. June 14, 2016.
- §17:3981.2. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 497, §2, eff. June 14, 2016.
- §17:3982. Local school boards; duties; Orleans Parish School Board; immovable property; sale or lease
PART III. CHARTERING PROCESS, REVISION,
AND RENEWAL
- §17:3983. Chartering process by type; eligibility; limitations; faculty approval; parental approval
- §17:3983.1. Initial charter school proposals and applications; notification to state legislators
PART IV. CHARTER CONTENTS, RENEWAL, AND
REVOCATION AND CHARTER SCHOOL
AUTHORITIES AND LIMITATIONS
- §17:3991. Charter schools; requirements; limitations; renewal; amendment; revocation; board membership
- §17:3991.1. Corporate partners; enrollment preferences and board membership
- §17:3992. Charter revision and renewal
- §17:3993. Liability
PART V. OPERATION OF A CHARTER SCHOOL
- §17:3994. Litigation costs
- §17:3995. Charter school funding
- §17:3996. Charter schools; exemptions; requirements
- §17:3997. Charter school employees
- §17:3998. Reports; review
- §17:3999. Application of Chapter
PART VI. LOUISIANA CHARTER SCHOOL
START-UP LOAN FUND
PART VII. COURSE PROVIDERS
- §17:4002.1. Course providers; short title
- §17:4002.2. Legislative findings
- §17:4002.3. Definitions
- §17:4002.4. State board; powers and duties relative to course providers
- §17:4002.5. Public school governing authority duties; accountability; rules
- §17:4002.6. Course providers; funding; course amounts
CHAPTER 43. SCHOOL CHOICE SCHOLARSHIPS
PART I. STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
- §17:4011. Short title
- §17:4012. Legislative findings
- §17:4013. Definitions
- §17:4014. Student Scholarships for Educational Excellence Program; creation
- §17:4015. Program administration
- §17:4016. Scholarship amounts; funding
- §17:4017. Payment of scholarships
- §17:4018. Student eligibility
- §17:4019. Private scholarships
- §17:4020. School participation; application
- §17:4021. School eligibility
- §17:4021.1. School eligibility; exceptions; applicability
- §17:4022. Participating schools; requirements
- §17:4023. Testing
- §17:4024. Reports
- §17:4025. Rules; severability
PART II. SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM
PART III. STEVE CARTER LITERACY PROGRAM
PART IV. R.E.A.D. PROGRAM
CHAPTER 43-A. PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE
- §17:4035. Short title
- §17:4035.1. Public school choice
- §17:4035.2. Public high school program of choice
CHAPTER 43-B. LEARNING PODS
CHAPTER 44. RED TAPE REDUCTION AND LOCAL
EMPOWERMENT WAIVER PROGRAM
- §17:4041. Definitions
- §17:4042. Authority of the board to grant waivers
- §17:4043. Requests for waivers
- §17:4044. Terms and conditions of waivers for low-performing schools
- §17:4045. Grant, denial, or extension of waivers
- §17:4046. Reporting requirements
- §17:4047. Termination of waivers
- §17:4048. Rules
- §17:4049. Other waiver provisions
CHAPTER 45. LOUISIANA SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (LaSTEM)
- §17:4071. Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Advisory Council; creation; membership; powers, duties, and functions
- §17:4072. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Fund
- §17:4073. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; diploma endorsement program
CHAPTER 50. TAYLOR OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS
PART I. GENERAL
SUBPART A. AWARDS
- §17:5001. Taylor Opportunity Program for Students
- §17:5002. Awards and amounts
- §17:5003. Eligibility
SUBPART B. INITIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- §17:5021. Louisiana high school graduation
- §17:5022. Citizenship requirements
- §17:5023. Residency requirements
- §17:5024. Academic requirements
- §17:5025. High school core curriculum requirements; Opportunity, Performance, and Honors Awards
- §17:5025.1. High school core curriculum requirements; Opportunity, Performance, Honors; students graduating prior to 2007-2008 school year
- §17:5025.2. High school core curriculum requirements; Opportunity, Performance, Honors; students graduating 2007-2008 through 2012-2013
- §17:5025.3. High school core curriculum requirements; Opportunity, Performance, Honors; students graduating 2013-2014 through 2016-2017 school years
- §17:5025.4. High school core curriculum requirements; Opportunity, Performance, Honors; students graduating 2017-2018 through 2020-2021 school years
- §17:5025.5. High school core curriculum requirements; Opportunity, Performance, and Honors Awards; students graduating 2021-2022 through 2025-2026 school year
- §17:5026. High school core curriculum requirements; TOPS-Tech
- §17:5027. Postsecondary institution enrollment
- §17:5028. Other student eligibility requirements
- §17:5029. Alternative initial eligibility requirements
SUBPART C. MAINTAINING ELIGIBILITY
- §17:5041. Maintaining eligibility; Honors, Performance, Opportunity
- §17:5042. Maintaining eligibility; TOPS-Tech
- §17:5043. Returning students
PART II. ADMINISTRATION
- §17:5061. Administering agency
- §17:5062. Rules, procedures, and guidelines
- §17:5063. Notice of Program Changes
- §17:5064. School boards
- §17:5065. Funding
- §17:5066. With other financial assistance
- §17:5067. Program information reporting system; implementation; requirements; applicability; participation by eligible institutions and others
- §17:5068. Miscellaneous
- §17:5069. TOPS Income Fund
PART III. TOPS-TECH EARLY START AWARD
PART IV. STUDENTS AFFECTED BY CERTAIN
DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES
- §17:5101. Initial eligibility for program awards; students displaced by certain natural disasters; waivers and exceptions; limitations
- §17:5102. Continuing eligibility for program awards; students displaced by certain natural disasters; waivers and exceptions; limitations
- §17:5103. Eligibility under declared health emergency
- §17:5104. Eligibility for students impacted by Hurricane Laura
- §17:5105. Eligibility for students impacted by Hurricane Ida
PART V. ANCILLARY AND CONTINUATION PROVISIONS
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