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LA Rev Stat § 17:2115.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2115.7. Commencement address

RS 2115.7 - Commencement address When a high school student attending any public secondary school is invited to speak at a commencement ceremony for such school, school officials shall not censor the speech for religious content. Acts 1995, No. 264, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2115.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2115.8. Athletic teams

RS 2115.8 - Athletic teams No law, rule, or policy shall prohibit members of athletic teams at any public elementary and secondary school from engaging in voluntary, student-initiated, student-led prayer. Acts 1995, No. 264, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2115.9 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2115.9. Nondiscrimination in selection of student volunteers

RS 2115.9 - Nondiscrimination in selection of student volunteers When student volunteers attending any public elementary or secondary school are called upon to offer an inspirational quotation or statement, offer a prayer, or lead in silent meditation, such students shall be selected at random by a student from among student volunteers without respect to their individual religious beliefs or lack thereof. No student shall be called upon to offer an inspirational quotation or statement, offer a voluntary prayer, or lead in silent meditation unless the student chosen has volunteered to do so. Acts 1995, No. 264, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2115.10 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2115.10. Classroom time

RS 2115.10 - Classroom time Nothing in R.S. 17:2115.1 through 2115.10 shall prevent a city or parish school board from adopting rules to reasonably limit the amount of classroom time that may be devoted to the student expression protected by the provisions of R.S. 17:2115.1 through 2115.10. Acts 1995, No. 264, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2115.11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2115.11. Prayer; student-initiated; conditions

RS 2115.11 - Prayer; student-initiated; conditions  A. Upon the request of any public school student or students, the proper school authorities may permit students to gather for prayer in a classroom, auditorium, or other space that is not in use, at any time before the school day begins when the school is open and students are allowed on campus, at any time after the school day ends provided that at least one student club or organization is meeting at that time, or at any noninstructional time during the school day. A school employee may be assigned to supervise the gathering if such supervision is also requested by the student or students and the school employee volunteers to supervise the gathering. If a school employee present to supervise the gathering chooses, he may quietly bow his head during a student-led, student-initiated prayer so that the employee may treat the students' religious beliefs and practices with deference and respect.  B. Any school employee may attend and participate in the gathering if it occurs before the employee's work day begins or after the employee's work day ends.  C. Any parent may attend the gathering if the parent adheres to school procedures for approval of visitors on the school campus.  D. The students may invite persons from the community to attend and participate in the gathering if other school organizations and clubs are allowed to make similar invitations. Such persons shall adhere to school procedures for approval of visitors on the school campus.  Acts 2013, No. 286, §1; Acts 2018, No. 673, §1, eff. June 1, 2018.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2116 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2116. Employment availability information; duty to provide

RS 2116 - Employment availability information; duty to provide A. Each state owned and operated college or university, including all state owned and operated junior colleges and branches of such colleges and universities, shall continuously provide to its student body current information on the general availability of employment in each area in which the college or university offers a degree program. B. The information may be developed by the college or university or may be obtained from other reliable sources of such information including the United States Department of Commerce. C. The information may be provided by posting it in a common area such as a student union building or job placement office or by any mechanism that insures convenient availability to all students. The information shall be updated as often as necessary to keep it current. Added by Acts 1981, No. 785, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2117 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2117. Reading and posting of certain writings, documents, and records; prohibition; limitations; dissemination to local school systems

RS 2117 - Reading and posting of certain writings, documents, and records; prohibition; limitations; dissemination to local school systems A. No public elementary or secondary school governing authority, superintendent of schools, or school system administrator, nor any public elementary or secondary school principal or administrator shall prohibit any teacher in a public school system of this state from reading and posting in a public school building or classroom or at a school-sponsored event any excerpts or portions of the following: (1) The preamble to the Constitution of the state of Louisiana. (2) The Declaration of Independence. (3) The United States Constitution. (4) The Mayflower Compact. (5) The national motto. (6) The national anthem. (7) The pledge of allegiance. (8) The writings, speeches, documents, and proclamations of the founding fathers and presidents of the United States. (9) Organic documents from the Pre-Colonial, Colonial, Revolutionary, Federalist, and Post-Federalist eras. (10) United States Supreme Court decisions. (11) Acts of the United States Congress. B. No public elementary or secondary school governing authority, superintendent of schools, or school system administrator, nor any public elementary or secondary school principal, administrator, or teacher, in the course and scope of his duties in such capacity, shall censor or suppress in any way any writing, document, record, or other content of any material listed in Subsection A of this Section or any portion thereof based upon religious or other reference or content in any such material. C. By not later than the start of the 1997-1998 school term, the state superintendent of elementary and secondary education shall notify all public school system superintendents of the provisions of this Section. Each superintendent shall then disseminate to all employees within his school system a copy of the provisions of this Section. Acts 1997, No. 415, §1, eff. June 22, 1997.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2118 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2118. Celebrations in winter

RS 2118 - Celebrations in winter A. A school board may educate students about the history of traditional celebrations in winter and allow students and district staff to offer traditional greetings regarding the celebrations, including but not limited to: (1) Merry Christmas. (2) Happy Hanukkah. (3) Happy holidays. (4) Happy Kwanzaa. B. Except as provided by Subsection C of this Section, a school board may display on school property scenes or symbols associated with traditional celebrations in winter, including a menorah or a Christmas image such as a nativity scene or Christmas tree, if the display includes a scene or symbol of at least one of the following: (1) More than one religion. (2) One religion and at least one secular scene or symbol. C. A display relating to a traditional celebration may not include a message that encourages adherence to a particular religious belief. Acts 2014, No. 425, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2131 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2131. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.

RS 2131 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2132 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2132. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.

RS 2132 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2133 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2133. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.

RS 2133 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2134 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2134. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.

RS 2134 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2135 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2135. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.

RS 2135 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 500, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2136 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2136. Tuition fees for residents of other states

RS 2136 - Tuition fees for residents of other states The State Board of Education and the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as is necessary to increase the tuition fees charged students attending the state-owned and operated colleges and universities who are residents of other states to an amount exceeding the tuition fees charged to in-state students at said institutions by not less than three hundred fifteen dollars per semester and not less than one hundred fifty-five dollars per summer session, if a semester plan is in effect, and by not less than two hundred ten dollars per trimester, if a trimester plan is in effect; provided, however, that any such student who was enrolled as a student and was in good standing during the 1969-1970 school year and/or the 1970 summer session shall be allowed to continue at the same rate of tuition he was then paying so long as he continues as a student in good standing and his education is not interrupted. Failure to attend a summer session or absence due to service in the armed forces of the United States shall not be deemed to be an interruption. The state board of education and the board of supervisors may enter into reciprocal agreements with the governing bodies of the various colleges and universities located in any state adjacent to the State of Louisiana under which the tuition fee charged students who are residents of such adjoining state shall be in the same amount as the tuition fee charged by that state to residents of Louisiana who attend colleges and universities within the same state. The mandatory tuition provided for in this section shall not apply to students enrolled in any graduate school, including schools of medicine and law. The tuition for such students shall be fixed by the Board of Supervisors of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College or the State Board of Education for such schools under their respective authority. Any student residing in a foreign country shall have his or her tuition waived by the President of any state college or university when said foreign student is to attend said institution as a result of a scholarship or stipend given by the State of Louisiana or of any of its agencies. The various colleges and universities may reduce the nonresident tuition fee by ten per cent for any student who chooses to reside in a campus dormitory. Added by Acts 1970, No. 440, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2138 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2138. Required ACT score for residents of other states

RS 2138 - Required ACT score for residents of other states A. As a requirement for admission to any public college or university in the state, any person who is a resident of another state and who is seeking admission to any state public college or university shall have attained a score of at least seventeen on the American College Test or an equivalent score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test. B. The requirement as provided in Subsection A of this Section shall be in addition to all other eligibility criteria as required for admission by the state public college or university to which the person is seeking admission. C. Effective for the 2004-2005 academic year and thereafter, the provisions of this Section shall not be applicable to any person who is a resident of another state and who is seeking admission to any Louisiana public college or university supervised and managed by the Board of Supervisors of Community and Technical Colleges. D. Effective for the 2004-2005 academic year and thereafter, the provisions of this Section shall not be applicable to any person who is a resident of another state and who is seeking admission to any Louisiana public college or university who meets National Collegiate Athletic Association initial eligibility standards required for participation in intercollegiate athletics. Acts 1997, No. 412, §1, eff. June 22, 1997; Acts 2004, No. 482, §1, eff. June 25, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2149 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2149. Use of sick leave; non-teaching personnel

RS 2149 - Use of sick leave; non-teaching personnel  A.(1) Sick leave with pay may be taken by an employee who has sufficient leave to his credit for the following:  (a) Illness or injury which prevents performance of his usual duties.  (b) Medical, dental, or optical consultation or treatment.  (c) Care for an immediate family member who is ill or injured.  (d) Accompanying an immediate family member to a medical, dental, or optical consultation or treatment.  (2) As used in this Subsection, "immediate family member" means a spouse, parent, or child of an employee.  B. The minimum charge for sick leave shall be four hours (½ day) and if more, shall be charged in hour increments to the nearest hour.  C. The employee may use sick leave for maternity purposes when postnatal or prenatal condition of the employee prevents the performance of usual duties provided the employee has sufficient sick leave credit. The limit to the use of sick leave for a postnatal condition is six weeks except if a physician certifies inability to return to work.  D.(1) An appointing authority may advance sick leave with pay in an amount not exceeding twenty-two working days to an unclassified employee who has exhausted all his sick leave.  (2) The value of any advanced sick leave which has not been repaid at the time of the employee separation from the unclassified service shall be deducted from his last paycheck or paid in cash to the appointing authority unless the separation is for the purpose of moving to another state agency, in which case the advanced sick leave shall be forwarded to the agency accepting him as an employee.  (3) Upon separation caused by disability, death, or retirement, all advanced sick leave shall be cancelled.  E. Upon death or retirement of an unclassified employee, sick leave accrued to his credit shall be computed and the value thereof shall be paid to him provided that the sick leave had been accrued under established leave regulations and a daily attendance record has been maintained for the employee by his supervisor, except that such payment shall not exceed the value of twenty-five working days computed on the basis of a five-day week and on a four-week per month basis for personnel employed on a less than twelve-month employment basis and on the basis of a five-day week and fifty-two week year for twelve-month employees. The rate of pay shall be computed utilizing the base rate the employee is receiving at the time of termination.  Added by Acts 1974, No. 339, §1. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 723, §1; Acts 2020, No. 241, §1, eff. June 11, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2150 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2150. Applicability

RS 2150 - Applicability A. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to affect academic teaching personnel. B. Nothing in this Part shall authorize or require the reduction of any sick leave benefits presently available to any unclassified, non-teaching academic employee under any contract, law, agreement, custom or policy in effect at twelve o'clock noon on July 31, 1974. Added by Acts 1974, No. 339, §1. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 723, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2151 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2151. Board to improve institutional facilities; apportionment of funds

RS 2151 - Board to improve institutional facilities; apportionment of funds The Louisiana State Board of Education shall construct, repair, equip and furnish necessary buildings and improve the facilities at the educational and charitable institutions of the state, whether such institutions are under its supervision or not. Funds received by the board in accordance with this Sub-part shall be apportioned to the several educational and charitable institutions of the state by the governor and expended by the state board of education; such apportionment may be enforced at the suit of the state board of education by mandamus or other appropriate remedy.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2151.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2151.1. Revolving funds; retention of surpluses

RS 2151.1 - Revolving funds; retention of surpluses A. The colleges under the control of the State Board of Education are authorized to retain any surpluses at the end of each fiscal year resulting from the operations of the various facilities operated within the revolving funds of said colleges and after servicing of bonds issued under authority of Act 619 of 1954; provided that such surpluses are to be expended within one year after the close of each fiscal year for the purchase of equipment, repairs, and improvements to existing revolving fund facilities, when approved by the commissioner of administration. B. Provided further that this dedication of funds is applicable to any surplus balances in the revolving funds as of June 30, 1956. Added by Acts 1956, No. 119, §§1, 2.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2152 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2152. Board's authority to borrow money and issue bonds for construction, etc., of educational facilities

RS 2152 - Board's authority to borrow money and issue bonds for construction, etc., of educational facilities In order to obtain ready funds for the purposes authorized in R.S. 17:2151, the board of education may borrow money and, as evidence thereof, issue negotiable bonds or other obligations of the board, not to exceed six million dollars. These bonds may be issued at one time or from time to time, in the discretion of the board.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2153 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2153. Acceptance of federal grants

RS 2153 - Acceptance of federal grants The board of education may accept grants from the president of the United States, pursuant to any act of the Congress of the United States, to be applied to the cost or a portion of the cost of construction of the facilities authorized in R.S. 17:2151, or to the repurchase of the bonds issued pursuant to R.S. 17:2152.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2154 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2154. Repealed by Acts 1950, No. 254, §1

RS 2154 - Repealed by Acts 1950, No. 254, §1
LA Rev Stat § 17:2155 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2155. Limitations on annual principal and interest requirements

RS 2155 - Limitations on annual principal and interest requirements The annual principal and interest requirements of any loan authorized in this Sub-part shall not exceed the amount that the taxes dedicated to the payment thereof might reasonably be expected to yield, nor shall the total principal amount thereof exceed the total amount that might reasonably be expected from the said tax during the time the bonds are outstanding.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2156 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2156. Interest, etc., of bonds as part of cost for which bonds authorized; bonds not obligations of state

RS 2156 - Interest, etc., of bonds as part of cost for which bonds authorized; bonds not obligations of state The interest on the bonds or other obligations issued pursuant to this Sub-part, as well as the cost of the issuance of the same including legal, financial, engineering, and other similar expenses, shall form part of the expenditures to be made for the construction, repairs and other expenses authorized by R.S. 17:2151 and for which the bonds are issued. The bonds or other obligations issued by the board of education under the authority of this Sub-part shall be solely the obligations of the board and not the obligations of the State of Louisiana.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2157 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2157. Issuance, form and requisites of bonds or obligations

RS 2157 - Issuance, form and requisites of bonds or obligations Said bonds or obligations shall be issued in such form and detail, and shall bear such date and maturity dates, beginning not later than four years from their date, and be of such denomination, and executed in such manner, as may be provided by the resolution or resolutions of the Louisiana State Board of Education authorizing the issuance of the bonds or obligations. Said bonds or obligations shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding six per centum per annum, and shall be payable at such time or times, and in such amount or amounts as may be determined by the Louisiana State Board of Education, provided that all bonds or obligations authorized to be issued under this Act shall mature on or before thirty years from the date thereof, and provided further, that said Board may retain an option to redeem said bonds prior to maturity on such terms and conditions as it may direct. Interest on said bonds or obligations shall be payable semiannually, and said bonds or obligations shall be payable at such place or places and in such medium of payment as shall be determined by the board. Said bonds or obligations may be sold at public or private sale, from time to time, in whole or part, and at such price, or prices, as shall be determined by the Louisiana State Board of Education. Said bonds or obligations may be issued in coupon or registered form, or may be issued in coupon form with such privileges of registration or conversion as may be determined by the board. The board, by resolution, may provide for the issuance of temporary bonds or interim certificates under such terms and conditions as it shall determine. In case any of the officers whose signatures or countersignatures appear on said bonds or obligations or coupons shall cease to be such officers before the delivery of such bonds or obligations to the purchaser, such signatures or countersignatures shall nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if they had remained in office until the delivery of the bonds or obligations.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2158 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2158. Source of payment

RS 2158 - Source of payment Said bonds or other obligations shall be payable out of the income, revenue, or funds or avails pledged to the payment thereof as herein provided.
LA Rev Stat § 17:2159 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§2159. Provision for payment of bonds to be adequate

RS 2159 - Provision for payment of bonds to be adequate The income or revenues pledged to the payment of bonds or other obligations issued under this Sub-part, shall be so budgeted and pledged as to adequately provide for the payment of the principal of, and interest on, such bonds or other obligations, as the same respectively become due, or prior thereto, in accordance with the terms and provisions of any contract or agreement made by the Louisiana State Board of Education and the purchasers of the bonds.