Title 17, Education

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La. Rev. Stat. § 17:260 Repealed by Acts 2010, No
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§260. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:261 Constitution of the United States
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§261. Constitution of the United States Regular courses of study on the Constitution of the United States shall be given, beginning with the eighth grade and continuing thereafter, in all the public schools, high schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions …
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:262 Flag and patriotic customs of the United States; required instruction
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§262. Flag and patriotic customs of the United States; required instruction A.(1) A program of instruction on the flag of the United States of America shall be provided to students by the fifth grade as part of the social studies curriculum in the public elementary schools of thi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:263 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§263. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 686, §2, eff. June 19, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:264 Community service; high school diploma endorsement program
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§264. Community service; high school diploma endorsement program A.(1) The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education may establish a "Distinction for Community Service" diploma endorsement program to recognize high school students who perform a certain number of hours of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:265 The Founding Principles of the United States of America; required instruction
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§265. The Founding Principles of the United States of America; required instruction A. The governing authority of each public school that offers courses in American history and civics as prerequisites to graduation shall integrate into such courses instruction regarding the Found…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:266 Cursive writing; required instruction
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§266. Cursive writing; required instruction Cursive writing shall be taught in all public schools. Each public school shall ensure that such instruction is introduced by the third grade and incorporated into the curriculum in grades four through twelve. Acts 2016, No. 482, §1, ef…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:267 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§267. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 686, §2, eff. June 19, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:268 Declaration of Independence and Federalist Papers
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§268. Declaration of Independence and Federalist Papers A. The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America shall be made required study in all elementary schools throughout the state. B. The Federalist Papers shall be made required study in all the high schools th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:269 Selective service obligation orientation program
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§269. Selective service obligation orientation program A. The state board of education may establish and administer, and each parish and city school board in the state may maintain in each public school to which applicable a selective service obligation orientation program of ins…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:27 Superintendent's records; use of certified copies as evidence
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§27. Superintendent's records; use of certified copies as evidence Certified copies of records and papers in the office of the superintendent shall in all cases be received and admitted in evidence in lieu of the originals. Acts 1975, No. 274, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:270 Financial literacy; required instruction
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§270. Financial literacy; required instruction A. The legislature recognizes that young people must obtain the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to manage their personal finances and obtain general financial literacy. Education in financial literacy helps prepare studen…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:271 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§271. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 686, §2, eff. June 19, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:271.1 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§271.1. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 686, §2, eff. June 19, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:272 French language and culture; teaching in public schools
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§272. French language and culture; teaching in public schools A. The French language and the culture and history of French populations in Louisiana and elsewhere in the Americas shall be taught for a sequence of years in the public elementary and high school systems of the state,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:273 Second languages; teaching in public schools
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§273. Second languages; teaching in public schools A. Commencing with the 1976-1977 school year, each parish school board and city school board in the state is hereby authorized to establish as a part of the general curriculum of instruction the teaching of a second language. The…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:273.1 Critical languages; teaching in public schools
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§273.1. Critical languages; teaching in public schools A. As expeditiously as possible, but not later than the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall ensure that secondary school students are afforded the opportunity to…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:273.2 Foreign language immersion programs; certification process; criteria
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§273.2. Foreign language immersion programs; certification process; criteria A. The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall develop and implement a process to certify foreign language immersion education programs as a means to provide statewide standards for forei…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:273.3 Foreign language immersion programs; creation by local school boards; parent
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§273.3. Foreign language immersion programs; creation by local school boards; parent petition A. This Section shall be known and may be cited as the "Immersion School Choice Law". B. The legislature finds that: (1) Research indicates that students who participate in foreign langu…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:273.4 State Seal of Biliteracy
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§273.4. State Seal of Biliteracy A. The legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) It is the intent of the legislature to encourage excellence for all students, and the legislature wishes to publicly recognize students for exemplary achievements in academic studies.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:274 Free enterprise; elective course
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§274. Free enterprise; elective course Public high schools may give instruction in an elective course in free enterprise in accordance with a course of study prescribed by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education for at least one semester, equal to one-half unit of c…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:274.1 Civics and Free Enterprise; required; exceptions
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§274.1. Civics and Free Enterprise; required; exceptions A. Except as provided in Subparagraph (B)(1)(b) of this Section, all public high schools shall give instruction in Civics and Free Enterprise as a prerequisite to graduation. Instruction shall be given in accordance with th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:275 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§275. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 686, §2, eff. June 19, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2751 Repealed by Acts 2014, No
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§2751. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 452, §1, eff. June 4, 2014; Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §8(B).
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2752 Repealed by Acts 2014, No
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§2752. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 452, §1, eff. June 4, 2014; Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §8(B).
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2753 Repealed by Acts 2014, No
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§2753. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 452, §1, eff. June 4, 2014; Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §8(B).
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2754 Repealed by Acts 2014, No
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§2754. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 452, §1, eff. June 4, 2014; Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §8(B).
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2757 Repealed by Acts 2014, No
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§2757. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 452, §1, eff. June 4, 2014; Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §8(B).
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2758 Repealed by Acts 2014, No
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§2758. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 452, §1, eff. June 4, 2014; Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §8(B).
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2759 Repealed by Acts 2014, No
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§2759. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 452, §1, eff. June 4, 2014; Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §8(B).
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:276 Physical education programs; secondary schools
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§276. Physical education programs; secondary schools Each city and parish public school system, in accordance with the mandates of federal law and regulations, shall offer, as part of the physical education program at the secondary schools in such school system, sexually segregat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:276.1 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§276.1. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 686, §2, eff. June 19, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:277 Black history and the historical contributions of all nationalities; required study
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§277. Black history and the historical contributions of all nationalities; required study A. Not later than the 1988-1989 school year each public high school shall offer instruction in black history and the historical contributions of all nationalities. Instruction shall be given…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:278 Braille; required instruction
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§278. Braille; required instruction The reading and writing of braille shall be taught to any student who is blind or legally blind as defined by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and when deemed appropriate by the Individualized Educational Program Committee. This …
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:279 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§279. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 686, §2, eff. June 19, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:28 Certified school nurses; city and parish school systems; plan development, adoption, and implementation
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§28. Certified school nurses; city and parish school systems; plan development, adoption, and implementation A. Each city and parish school system shall employ at least one school nurse certified by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education but shall not exceed a stat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:280 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§280. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 686, §2, eff. June 19, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:280.1 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§280.1. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 686, §2, eff. June 19, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:280.2 Repealed by Acts 2024, No
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§280.2. Repealed by Acts 2024, No. 686, §2, eff. June 19, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:280.3 Computer science; required instruction
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§280.3. Computer science; required instruction A.(1) Each public high school shall provide computer science instruction to its students. Each public high school student shall successfully complete a one-credit Computer Science course as a requirement for high school graduation. (…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2801 Short title
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§2801. Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be referred to by the short title: "Educational Cooperative Law." Added by Acts 1958, No. 257, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2802 Purpose for organization of cooperatives
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§2802. Purpose for organization of cooperatives Cooperative, nonprofit membership corporations may be organized under this Chapter for the purpose of conducting private elementary or secondary schools or educational facilities. Added by Acts 1958, No. 257, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2803 Definitions
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§2803. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) "Cooperative" means a corporation organized under this Chapter and a corporation which becomes subject to this Chapter in the manner provided in this Chapter. (2) "Member" means each …
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2804 Powers of cooperative
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§2804. Powers of cooperative A cooperative may: (1) Sue and be sued, in its corporate name; (2) Have existence for a period of not more than ninety-nine years; (3) Adopt a corporate seal and alter the same at pleasure; (4) Plan, acquire, offer and provide all types of elementary …
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2805 Name of cooperative
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§2805. Name of cooperative The name of each cooperative shall include the words "Educational" and "Cooperative," and the abbreviation "Inc.,". The name of a cooperative shall distinguish it from the name of any other corporation organized under the laws of, or authorized to trans…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2806 Organizers
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§2806. Organizers Five or more natural persons, or two or more cooperatives, may organize a cooperative in the manner hereinafter provided. Added by Acts 1958, No. 257, §6.
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2807 Articles
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§2807. Articles A. The articles of incorporation of a cooperative shall recite in the caption that they are executed pursuant to this Chapter. The articles shall be executed by authentic act, signed by each of the incorporators, and shall state: (1) The name of the cooperative; (…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2808 By-laws
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§2808. By-laws The original by-laws of a cooperative shall be adopted by its board of directors. The first by-laws of a new cooperative resulting from a consolidation, or the surviving cooperative resulting from a merger or the converted corporation resulting from a conversion, a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:2809 Membership; annual meeting; special meetings; place of meeting; notice; quorum; voting
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§2809. Membership; annual meeting; special meetings; place of meeting; notice; quorum; voting A. No person who is not an incorporator shall become or remain a member of a cooperative unless such person is the parent, tutor or guardian of, or the person standing in loco parentis t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 17:281 Instruction in sex education
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§281. Instruction in sex education A.(1)(a) Any public elementary or secondary school in Louisiana may, but is not required to, offer instruction in subject matter designated as "sex education", provided such instruction and subject matter is integrated into an existing course of…