Louisiana Administrative Code

A. The department shall report annually to the commissioner of administration with respect to the graduation rates for businesses which grew to exceed the eligibility requirements for certification in the most recently concluded fiscal year.

A. The department shall report annually to the Commissioner of Administration with respect to the graduation rates for businesses which grew to exceed the eligibility requirements for certification in the most recently concluded fiscal year.

A. Whenever used in this chapter, each of the following terms has the meaning stated below. Participating Charter School—a charter school whose approved charter provides for membership in the Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana in accordance with R.S. 17:3997. School-Based E…

A. For a nonprofit corporation operating multiple approved charter schools in the state with at least one participating charter school, but where not all of the nonprofit corporation’s approved charter schools in the state are participating charter schools, system membership of e…

A. Written policies and procedures regarding infection control practices and disease prevention shall be developed by each center which include the following. 1. [Formerly paragraph 21:010-1] Staff and children shall wash their hands at least at the following times: upon entering…

A. A diaper changing table shall be provided in those centers that accept children in that age group. Children shall be diapered or have soiled underwear changed in the diaper changing area. The changing area shall never be located in food preparation areas and shall never be use…

A. The director of a mental health treatment facility or his/her representative shall screen or examine systematically in order to determine whether or not mental health services are indeed in the best interest of the appli­cants for services and, if they are needed, where they m…

A. Hospitals will maintain their own waiting lists and will work with neighboring hospitals to place those for whom no bed is available at the initial facility. B. A waiting list for inpatient treatment will be maintained by a designee of each regional director, and by the direct…

The Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Office of Mental Health (OMH), has adopted uniform policies, rules, and fee scales for outpatient centers and clinics of the Office of Mental Health. Fees will be based on cost and adjusted according to the ability of the recip…

A. The Office of Mental Health, in order to protect, to the fullest extent possible, the privacy of individuals, while permitting the disclosure of medical information as is required to fulfill the administrative responsi­bilities of the Office of Mental Health and to assist the …

A. Policy Statement. It is the policy of the Office of Mental Health to promote and protect the rights of patients consistent with a concern for human dignity, re­spect, and quality care; to respond promptly and effectively to consumer concerns, inquiries, and complaints; and to …

It is the policy of the Office of Mental Health (OMH) that restraint and seclusion shall only be used to prevent a patient from injuring self or others, or to prevent serious disruption of the therapeutic environment. These may not be used as punishment, discipline or convenience…

A. The name shall be the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf, hereinafter referred to as the "commission," established by Act 629 of the 1980 Regular Session of the Legislature, and signed into law by the governor, on July 24, 1980.

A. Nothing contained in this Chapter shall be construed as to conflict with any provision of the Act 128 or any other applicable statute. If any provision of any rule is held invalid by any state or federal court in Louisiana, such provision shall be deemed severed from the Rule …

A. As used in this Chapter the following definitions apply: Board of Commissioners—the group of individuals named or appointed to inform and support the work of the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf Commission—the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf, an organizational unit within t…

A. To engage, empower, and enrich the lives and opportunities of Louisiana’s Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing people. B. The minimum commission requirements are as follows: 1. establish initiatives and programs to identify and address the needs of the d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and h…

A. Role and Function. The commission serves as the statewide coordinator for the distribution of telecommunications devices and related assistive technology devices for d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing people. B. The eligibility requirements for the telecommunications assis…

A. Role and Function. The commission serves as the statewide coordinator of the Support Service Provider (SSP) Program to promote the availability of one-to-one support for DeafBlind individuals to understand their environment, facilitate communication, and promote autonomous liv…

A. Role and Function. The commission serves as the statewide distributor of amplification devices. B. The eligibility requirements for the hearing aid program are as follows: 1. Louisiana resident with proof of residency; 2. Social Security number; 3. age 50 or older; 4. document…

A. Role and function of the interpreting program is to: 1. promote the understanding and implementation of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) through education and informing businesses and organizations responsible under the ADA of their obligation in providing auxiliary aid…

A. Name. The name shall be the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf Board of Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the “board of commissioners”. B. The role and function of the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf board of commissioners are as follows: 1. to support the work of the…

A. Invitation to Bid 1. Purchases whose estimated cost exceeds the defined maximum value for small purchases established by executive order of the governor shall provide adequate public notice in accordance with R.S. 39:1594. Determination of adequate public notice shall take int…

A. Bidding time is the period of time between the date of distribution of the invitation to bid and the date set for opening of bids. In each case, bidding time will be set to provide bidders a reasonable time to prepare their bids. For bids whose estimated cost exceeds the defin…

A. Addenda modifying an invitation to bid shall not be issued within a period of 72 hours prior to the advertised time for the opening of bids, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and any other legal holidays. If the necessity arises to issue an addendum modifying an invitation to bid w…

A. Bid Forms. All written bids, unless otherwise provided for, must be submitted on, and in accordance with forms provided, properly signed, including electronic signature, when applicable, and in the manner specified including receipt by mail, direct delivery, or through any sec…

A. Bidder lists may be compiled to provide the state with the names of businesses that may be interested in competing for various types of state contracts. Unless otherwise provided, inclusion or exclusion of the name of a business does not indicate whether the business is respon…

A. Pre-bid conferences may be conducted to explain the procurement requirements. They shall be announced to all prospective bidders known to have received an invitation to bid and shall be advertised and/or electronically posted if the estimated cost exceeds the defined maximum v…

A. Procedure. Bids may be modified or withdrawn in accordance with R.S. 39:1594(G). Method for submittal of bids, modifications, or withdrawals may be by written, telegraphic, fax notice, direct delivery or electronic transmission through a secure centralized interactive environm…

A. Formal bids and addenda thereto, received at the designated place in the invitation to bid after time specified for bid opening will not be considered, whether delayed in the mail, in transmission or for any cause whatsoever. If receipt of a bid is delayed by actions of the Of…

A. Receipt. Upon receipt, all bids and modifications will be time-stamped, if received other than electronically, but not opened. All bids received shall be secured until bid opening time. 1. Electronically received bids receipt time shall be determined in accordance with R.S. 9:…

A. Correction or Withdrawal of Bids. Patent errors in bids or errors in bids supported by clear and convincing evidence may be corrected, or bids may be withdrawn, if such correction or withdrawal does not prejudice other bidders, and such actions may be taken only to the extent …

A. Bid Guaranty 1. When specified in the invitation to bid, a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check, made payable to the Department of the Treasury of the state of Louisiana, for the amount specified, must accompany each bid. 2. If a bid bond is used, it shall be written …

A. At a minimum, the state shall require that the contractor submit to the following guarantees. 1. Hold the state, its agents and employees harmless against any liability for negligent acts or omissions by the contractor. 2. Hold the state, its agents and employees harmless agai…

A. General. The contract is to be awarded “to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation to bid.” See R.S. 39:1594(H) (competitive sealed bidding, award) of the Louisiana procurement code. The invitation …

A. Definition Tie Bids⎯low responsive bids from responsible bidders that are identical in price and which meet all requirements and criteria set forth in the invitation to bid. B. Resident Business Preference 1. In state contracts awarded by competitive sealed bidding, resident b…

A. Rejection of Bids. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids in whole or in part, and to award by items, parts of items, or by any group of items specified. Also, the right is reserved to waive technical defects when the best interest of the state thereby will be served.…

A. Following award, a record showing the basis for determining the successful bidder, including reasons for rejecting any nonresponsive bids, shall be made a part of the procurement file.

A. Written notice of award shall be sent to the successful bidder. Notice of award shall be made a part of the procurement file.

A. No contract or purchase order or proceeds thereof may be assigned, sublet or transferred without prior written approval of the commissioner. This does not include agencies exempt in R.S. 39:1572.

A. Extension of Time. Any extension of time on delivery or project completion time must be requested in writing by the vendor and accepted or rejected in writing by the purchasing department. Such extension is applicable only to the particular item or shipment affected. B. Additi…

A. All competitive sealed bids conducted in accordance with R.S. 39:1594 and all competitive sealed proposals conducted in accordance with R.S. 39:1595 (for purposes of this Section together called competitive sealed procurements) shall: 1. provide for a defined blackout period r…

A. As used in this Chapter, licensee shall mean all persons licensed or otherwise authorized to conduct gaming operations pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 4, 5, 7, and 10 of the Louisiana Gaming Control Law, R.S. 27:1 et seq., including the casino operator, casino manager, …

A. Pursuant to R.S. 27:27.2, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board hereby provides for the establishment of a list of persons who are to be excluded or ejected from any room, premises, or designated gaming area of an establishment, or from a sports wagering platform, where gaming is…

A. Pursuant to R.S. 27:27.1, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board hereby provides for the establishment of a list of persons who, at his or her request, are to be excluded or ejected from all casino gaming establishments licensed or operating pursuant to Chapters 4, 5, 7, and 10 of…

A. Service buildings or rooms housing required plumbing fixtures, shall be constructed of easily cleanable, non-absorbent materials. The buildings, service rooms, and required plumbing fixtures located therein shall be maintained in good repair and in a clean and sanitary conditi…

A. Water points or drinking fountains shall be of approved type, conveniently accessible, and well identified. B. [Formerly paragraph 25:020] Showers shall be provided at the rate of not less than 1 per 250 persons at gatherings when those in attendance are expected to remain for…

A. Approved facilities shall be provided and properly maintained for the disposal or treatment and disposal of all sewage and liquid waste. B. [Formerly paragraph 25:022] Where a public sewer system is available, all plumbing fixtures and all building sewers shall be connected th…

A. In order to ensure LED and the state are properly protected when entering into contracts, all LED contracts shall be reviewed by legal staff, processed by a contract reviewer familiar with state guidelines, approved and executed by the secretary or their designee, as may be ap…

A. Clauses providing for the following may be included in contracts, except upon a written determination by the Secretary or their designee that the interests of LED are best served by omitting the clause. Standard clauses may include but not be limited to: 1. beginning and endin…

A. LED shall have express authority to enter into the following contracts: 1. contracts with values under $75,001; 2. standardized template contracts, with minimal contractual modifications project to project, such as varying vendor names and financial award amounts. These may in…