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LA Rev Stat § 17:425 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§425. Payment of accrued sick leave upon retirement or death

RS 425 - Payment of accrued sick leave upon retirement or death  Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to the contrary, beginning July 1, 1973, any parish or city school board, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, or other boards of control of publicly supported educational institutions upon the retirement of any employee of such boards or upon his death prior to retirement, shall pay to such employee or to his heirs or assigns all sick leave which has accrued to such employee but which remains unused at the time of his retirement or at the time of his death if prior to retirement, not to exceed twenty-five days of unused sick leave. Such pay shall be at the rate of pay received by the employee or teacher at the time of retirement or death prior to retirement. However, a city or parish school board may pay such unused sick leave beyond twenty-five days on a uniform basis not to exceed forty-five days at its discretion. Any payment of such unused sick leave beyond twenty-five days shall be based on affordability and the availability of funds. No unused sick leave beyond twenty-five days paid for under the provisions of this Section shall be used in the calculation of retirement benefits and no state funds shall be used for the payment of such sick leave. Acts 1991, No. 560, §1, eff. Dec. 1, 1990.
LA Rev Stat § 17:425.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§425.1. Payment of severance pay; DROP participants

RS 425.1 - Payment of severance pay; DROP participants  Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, any employee of a parish or city school board, Special School District Number One, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, or other boards of control of publicly supported elementary or secondary schools or public institutions of higher education who participates in the Deferred Retirement Option Program provided by R.S. 11:786 or 1152 shall be eligible for and may elect to receive on a one-time only basis severance pay upon entering the program on the same basis as any other employee who retires or otherwise leaves employment.  Acts 1993, No. 302, §1, eff. June 2, 1993.
LA Rev Stat § 17:426 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§426. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 501, §1.

RS 426 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 501, §1. NOTE: §426 as enacted by Acts 2021, No. 392, eff. 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. RS 426 - Free and unhampered passage on the Louisiana Highway 1 Bridge; teachers, school bus drivers, and other school employees  A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, every teacher, school bus driver, and other school employee employed by the Lafourche Parish School Board shall have free and unhampered passage crossing the Louisiana Highway 1 Bridge, also known as the Tomey J. Doucet Bridge, when traveling to and from their workplace on a scheduled work day, as prescribed by the school board, not to exceed two toll-free crossings in one day.  B. The Department of Transportation and Development shall adopt rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions of this Section in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.  Acts 2021, No. 392, §2, see Act.
LA Rev Stat § 17:427 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§427. Teachers of exceptional children; compensation

RS 427 - Teachers of exceptional children; compensation  Teachers of exceptional children who are employed in the public schools of this state and who are certified under the latest requirements as set forth by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education as teachers of exceptional children may be paid an amount equal to their base pay plus ten per cent of this base pay provided, however, that no teacher presently receiving base pay plus ten per cent will receive a reduction in pay.  Added by Acts 1960, No. 275, §1. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 607, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:427.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§427.1. Legislative findings; intent

RS 427.1 - Legislative findings; intent A. The legislature finds that: (1) There is a critical shortage of certified teachers in the state especially in the areas of mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and special education. (2) Postsecondary institutions of higher education are not graduating a sufficient number of teacher applicants in these critical teacher shortage areas to address existing needs. (3) Incentives are needed in order to attract more individuals into the teaching profession and to encourage them to become certified and teach in these critical shortage areas. B. Therefore, it is the intention of the legislature, in enacting R.S. 17:427.1 and 427.2, to encourage more individuals to enter the teaching profession and to increase the percentage of certified teachers in the state, especially in the areas of mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, and special education. Acts 2001, No. 125, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:427.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§427.5. Qualified teachers' incentive program; authorization

RS 427.5 - Qualified teachers' incentive program; authorization A. The purpose of this Section is to provide additional incentives for qualified classroom teachers to locate and teach in disadvantaged and under-served geographical areas of the state by encouraging and increasing the availability of such teachers for the benefit of children in public elementary and secondary schools. B.(1) The Louisiana Qualified Teachers' Incentive Program is hereby established as a special program for any eligible classroom teacher who agrees to teach in a low-performing public school located in a disadvantaged and underserved geographical area of the state, all as identified by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. (2) For the purpose of eligibility for the program established in this Section, "eligible classroom teacher" means an individual who meets all of the following conditions and complies with all other applicable provisions of this Section: (a) Holds a valid Louisiana teaching certificate issued by the state Department of Education and teaches in the field of certification. (b) Has not had a certification or licensure requirement waived by the state on an emergency, temporary, or provisional basis. (c) Has the equivalent of an academic major, or has passed the Louisiana licensing content-specific Praxis exam, or has earned a master's degree in the content area taught. (d) Meets the definition of a highly qualified teacher under the federal No Child Left Behind Act which calls for a highly qualified teacher who demonstrates subject knowledge and skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and other basic subject areas to be placed in every classroom by the end of the 2005-2006 school year. C.(1) The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall formulate, develop, and approve components of the Louisiana Qualified Teachers' Incentive Program established by this Section and shall provide for the program to be administered by the state superintendent of education. (2) The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, shall adopt rules and regulations necessary for the implementation and administration of the Louisiana Qualified Teachers' Incentive Program. Acts 2005, No. 340, §1, eff. June 30, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 17:428 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§428. Supervisors, principals, teachers and other employees prohibited from serving on employing school board; service on neighboring or other school board

RS 428 - Supervisors, principals, teachers and other employees prohibited from serving on employing school board; service on neighboring or other school board A. After July 27, 1960 no supervisor, principal or teacher or any other school employee of any school board in this state shall be eligible to serve as a member of the board employing such person; however, such person shall be eligible to serve on any other parish or city school board if duly elected or appointed thereto. Whenever any supervisor, principal, teacher or other school employee is elected as a member of any parish or city school board or accepts any appointment to fill an unexpired term thereon and such board is his employer, he shall immediately submit his resignation to his employing board of which he is now a member. Should any such person fail to submit his resignation, the position he holds under such employing board shall be declared vacated by the taking of the oath of office as a member of the employing board. No resignation shall be required of any supervisor, principal, teacher, or other school employee because of his election or appointment to a parish or city school board of which he is not an employee.   B. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any person holding office on July 27, 1960 until the end of the terms of such persons nor to any person who takes office on or before February 1, 1961. C. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 763, §1. Added by Acts 1960, No. 437, §§1, 2. Amended by Acts 1966, No. 439, §1; Acts 1970, No. 387, §1; Acts 1997, No. 763, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:429 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§429. Educational leadership certification; qualifications

RS 429 - Educational leadership certification; qualifications  The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall grant an individual who meets all of the following criteria an educational leadership certificate indicating eligibility for employment as a supervisor, director, or coordinator of special education for a public school system:  (1) Has completed a graduate degree program from a regionally accredited institution of postsecondary education.  (2) Has completed at least two hundred forty hours of leadership experiences at the school or district level as defined by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education pursuant to rules and regulations.  (3) Has achieved a passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment or other equivalent assessment as determined by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education pursuant to rules and regulations.  (4) Holds a valid Louisiana ancillary certificate and meets any of the criteria for an evaluation coordinator in any of the following areas pursuant to State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education rules and regulations:  (a) Assessment teacher, educational consultant, or educational diagnostician.  (b) Certified school psychologist.  (c) Speech-language pathologist, speech and hearing therapist, or speech-hearing-language specialist.  (d) Qualified school social worker.  (e) Audiologist.  (5) Has at least three years of experience working with students in his area of certification.  Acts 2016, No. 130, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:430 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§430. Applicants for public school employment; disclosure requirements; penalties; definitions

RS 430 - Applicants for public school employment; disclosure requirements; penalties; definitions A.(1) Except as provided in Subsection C of this Section, each applicant for public school employment shall be required to disclose the following in accordance with procedures adopted by the governing authority of the public elementary or secondary school in which the applicant seeks employment: (a) All actual cases of sexual misconduct with a minor or student by the applicant. (b) All investigations of sexual misconduct by the applicant with a minor or student that occurred within thirty-six months prior to the applicant's resignation, dismissal, or retirement from school employment. (c) All actual or investigated cases of abuse or neglect as specified in R.S. 17:81.9(A)(1)(b) of a minor or student by the applicant. (2) Any applicant who knowingly and willfully violates the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor offense and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. B. For purposes of this Section, "sexual misconduct" shall be as defined pursuant to R.S. 17:81.9(J) and "abuse" and "neglect" shall be as defined in Children's Code Article 603. C. If an investigation determined that a formal allegation of an applicant was inconclusive, unjustified, or otherwise without cause for further formal pursuit, the applicant shall not be required to disclose such information as required in Subsection A of this Section. Acts 2009, No. 223, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:431 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§431. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.

RS 431 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 1, §4, eff. July 1, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 17:433 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§433. Outstanding state teacher award

RS 433 - Outstanding state teacher award A. Beginning with the 1986-1987 school year and annually thereafter, one outstanding state elementary teacher, one outstanding state middle or junior high school teacher, one outstanding state high school teacher, and one outstanding state teacher shall be selected from each year's winners of the outstanding local teacher of the year awards. B.(1) The state Department of Education with the approval of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish a selection process for naming the four outstanding state teachers annually, which shall include regional selection committees and a state selection committee appointed by the state superintendent of education and objective procedures to consider the following factors: (a) Teaching skill and dedication. (b) Plans to continue active teaching status. (c) Respect of and rapport with students. (d) Respect of and rapport with parents. (e) Respect of and rapport with coworkers. (f) Community leadership. (g) Contributions to school groups and activities. (h) Affiliations with educational organizations. (i) Student achievement. (2) The final selection process shall also include a formal mechanism to obtain teacher, parental, and community recommendations and opinion. Award recipients shall be suitably recognized at the state level by an appropriate ceremony for that purpose. C. The state teacher of the year shall participate in any national teacher of the year contest, when appropriate. D. Monetary awards shall be provided to the state teachers of the year at the state level when funds are available, and may be provided from private sources subject to the approval of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Such monetary award shall not be a violation of R.S. 42:1111 or any other provision of the Code of Governmental Ethics. Acts 1986, No. 134, §1, eff. June 26, 1986; Acts 1986, No. 308, §1, eff. June 30, 1986; Acts 1995, No. 289, §1; Acts 2003, No. 743, §1, eff. June 27, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 17:433.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§433.1. Outstanding state principal awards

RS 433.1 - Outstanding state principal awards A. One outstanding state elementary principal, one outstanding state middle or junior high school principal, and one outstanding state high school principal shall be selected from each year's winners of the outstanding local principal of the year awards. B.(1) The State Department of Education with the approval of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall establish a selection process for naming the three outstanding state principals annually, which shall include regional selection committees and a state selection committee appointed by the state superintendent of education. (2) Award recipients shall be suitably recognized at the state level by an appropriate ceremony for that purpose. C. The state principals of the year shall participate in any national principal of the year contest, when appropriate. D. Monetary awards shall be provided to the state principals of the year at the state level when funds are available, and may be provided from private sources subject to the approval of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Such monetary awards shall not be a violation of R.S. 42:1111 or any other provision of the Code of Governmental Ethics. Acts 2003, No. 743, §1, eff. June 27, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 17:434 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§434. Planning time and lunch periods for teachers; required

RS 434 - Planning time and lunch periods for teachers; required  A.(1) The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall adopt necessary rules and regulations requiring, beginning with the 2000-2001 school year, each city and parish school board to provide a minimum of forty-five minutes daily planning time, or its weekly equivalent, and a minimum of thirty minutes for lunch each day which shall be duty-free for every teacher actively engaged in the instruction and supervision of students in the public schools. Implementation of planning time and lunch periods as required in this Section for teachers shall not result in a lengthened school day.  (2) The provisions of this Subsection shall be subject to the availability of state funds for this purpose.  NOTE: §434 Section heading and Subsection (A) as amended by Acts 2021, No. 392, eff. July 1, 2022. RS 434 - Planning time for teachers; required  A. The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall adopt necessary rules and regulations requiring each city and parish school board to provide a minimum of forty-five minutes daily uninterrupted planning time, or its weekly equivalent for every teacher actively engaged in the instruction and supervision of students in the public schools. Implementation of planning time as required in this Section for teachers shall not result in a lengthened school day or a reduction in student daily instructional time.  B. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to affect the provisions of R.S. 17:154.1 relative to required instructional time in the school day.  C. This Section shall not apply to a city or parish school board operating under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement applicable to teachers employed by the board.  Acts 1988, No. 832, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1143, §1; Acts 2021, No. 392, §1, eff. July 1, 2022.
LA Rev Stat § 17:435 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§435. Administering catheters; conditions; restrictions

RS 435 - Administering catheters; conditions; restrictions  A. No city or parish school board shall require any employee other than a registered nurse or licensed medical physician to catheterize any student until all of the following conditions have been met:  (1) A registered nurse or licensed medical physician, employed by a city or parish school board, has assessed the health status of the specific child in his specific educational setting. The registered nurse has determined that according to the Louisiana Legal Standards of Nursing Practice the procedure could be safely performed, the results are predictable and could be delegated to someone other than a registered nurse following documented training.  (2) The registered nurse or licensed medical physician shall train at least two employees to catheterize the specific child in his educational setting. The employees shall be given not less than eight hours of training in the area of catheterization of students.  (3) Following the training provided for in Paragraph (2), no catheterization may be performed unless prescribed in writing by a licensed medical physician. The employee, other than the registered nurse or licensed medical physician, shall be required to complete, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, a minimum of five catheterizations. Upon one hundred percent successful completion of these catheterizations, the registered nurse or licensed medical physician and the trainee shall sign a standard form indicating that the trainee has attained the prescribed level of competency. A copy of this form shall be kept on file by the school system. (4) Individuals who are required to perform catheterizations and have been trained according to the provisions of this Section, may not decline to perform such service except as exempted by a licensed medical physician or a registered nurse. The reasons for such exemption shall be documented and certified by the licensed medical physician or a registered nurse within seventy-two hours.  (5) Any employee shall have the right to request that another school board employee be present while catheterizing the student, to serve as a witness to the procedure. After making such a request, the employee shall not be required to catheterize a student without such a witness.  B. The provisions of this Section shall be restricted to those students who have had intermittent catheterization prescribed as a treatment for urinary or neurologic disfunction and not for continuous bladder drainage or to obtain urine specimens for diagnostic purposes. No employee shall be requested to catheterize any student for continuous bladder drainage or to obtain urine specimens for diagnostic purposes.  Acts 1990, No. 1048, §1, eff. July 27, 1990.