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LA Rev Stat § 17:1970.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1970.7. Eligibility of students; auditions

RS 1970.7 - Eligibility of students; auditions  A. The school shall admit high school juniors and seniors as resident students and high school sophomores as day students.  B. Prior to admission, each student shall establish his eligibility for admission by audition pursuant to the rules and policies of the school board.  Acts 1997, No. 1350, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1970.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1970.8. Funding; acceptance of other funds

RS 1970.8 - Funding; acceptance of other funds  A. Funds for the operation of the school and the programs provided by the school shall come from monies appropriated therefor by the legislature.  B. Nothing in this Part shall be so construed as to prohibit or prevent the board from accepting federal funds or monies from any corporation or other private contributor for use in establishing school facilities, operating the school, maintaining the school, or providing programs by the school.  Acts 1997, No. 1350, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1970.9 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1970.9. Funding formula

RS 1970.9 - Funding formula  A. The school board of the Louis Armstrong High School for the Arts annually shall prepare and adopt a recommended formula to adequately fund the educational programs at the school. The formula shall be identical to that adopted by the Jimmy D. Long, Sr. Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts in Natchitoches.  B.(1) The recommended formula shall be submitted to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education for review and approval and shall be returned to the school board on a timely basis for submission of the annual budget request for the school. Prior to approval of the formula by the state board, the state board may return the formula adopted by the school board to the school board and may recommend to the school board an amended formula for consideration by the school board and submission to the state board for approval.  (2) Subsequent to the approval of the initial formula as required by this Section, whenever the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education fails to approve the formula most recently adopted by the school board, the last formula adopted by the school board and approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall be used to adequately fund the educational programs at the school.  C. The school board of the school shall include in its annual budget request sufficient monies to fully fund the cost to the state for the school based on the adopted and approved formula.  D. If the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education fails to approve the formula as provided by this Section, the school board shall prepare its annual budget request as otherwise provided by law.  E. The amount of funding for any budget request submitted as provided in this Section shall be determined by the legislature. No appropriation made under the provisions of this Section shall exceed on a per-student basis any amount appropriated in the same fiscal year to the Jimmy D. Long, Sr. Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts in Natchitoches.  Acts 1997, No. 1350, §1; Acts 2017, No. 374, §2, eff. June 23, 2017. NOTE: See Acts 2017, No. 374, §5, relative to school name changes on items and products for the Jimmy D. Long, Sr. Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1970.21 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1970.21. Legislative intent

RS 1970.21 - Legislative intent  It is the intention of the legislature to enrich the cultural life of Louisiana, to honor the history and past contribution of the state to the creative and performing arts, and to provide continuing opportunities for the development of young artists by preserving and enlarging a program for providing professional training to high school students by reorganizing the program as a state agency. It is intended that the state shall make use of the facility in a manner consistent with the history, traditions, goals, and principles of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts as it existed prior to July 1, 2000. It is intended that the center be dedicated to providing professional quality opportunities for training, coaching, and performing for those students who aspire to be artists, performers, and arts technicians and who have demonstrated an aptitude for such work. It is intended that the center also act as a center to provide expanded opportunities for the community to experience and appreciate excellence in the creative arts.  Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 60, §2, eff. July 1, 2000; Acts 2010, No. 525, §2, eff. June 24, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1970.22 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1970.22. Definitions

RS 1970.22 - Definitions  As used in this Part, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except when the context clearly indicates a different meaning:  (1) "Board" means the Board of Directors of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts.  (2) "Center" means the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts.  (3) "State board" means the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.  Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 60, §2, eff. July 1, 2000; Acts 2010, No. 525, §2, eff. June 24, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1970.23 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1970.23. New Orleans Center for Creative Arts; creation; purpose; governance

RS 1970.23 - New Orleans Center for Creative Arts; creation; purpose; governance  A. There is hereby created the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts which shall be a state center primarily for the training of high school students operated in a facility owned by the state which was designed and built to house a program of professional quality training, coaching, and performing for students who aspire to be artists, performers, and arts technicians. The center shall provide for the enrollment of qualified students from the state of Louisiana. The center shall begin operation as a state center as provided in this Part beginning July 1, 2000. The center shall be an agency of state government and shall be independent of the control of the state superintendent and of all local and state education boards, except the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts board of directors.  B. The center shall be governed and managed by a board of directors the membership of which and the powers and duties of which shall be as provided in this Part.  Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 60, §2, eff. July 1, 2000; Acts 2010, No. 525, §2, eff. June 24, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1970.25 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1970.25. Eligibility of students; auditions

RS 1970.25 - Eligibility of students; auditions  A. The center shall primarily1 admit high school students.  B. Prior to admission, each student shall establish his eligibility for admission by audition pursuant to the rules and policies of the board.  C. Exceptionally talented students in grades prior to the tenth grade may be considered and accepted for admission upon meeting all admission and audition requirements.  Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 60, §2, eff. July 1, 2000; Acts 2010, No. 525, §2, eff. June 24, 2010.  1As appears in enrolled bill.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1970.27 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1970.27. Funding; acceptance of other funds

RS 1970.27 - Funding; acceptance of other funds  A. Funds for the operation of the center and the programs provided by the center shall come from monies appropriated therefor by the legislature.  B. Nothing in this Section shall be so construed as to prohibit or prevent the board of directors of the center from accepting federal funds or monies from any corporation or other private contributor for use in establishing center facilities, operating the center, maintaining the center, or providing programs by the center.  Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 60, §2, eff. July 1, 2000; Acts 2010, No. 525, §2, eff. June 24, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1970.31 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1970.31. Legislative intent

RS 1970.31 - Legislative intent  A. It is the intent of the legislature to establish a world language immersion school for the express purpose of providing an expansive and challenging educational experience for the students of this state, thereby enabling such students to reach their full potential and be productive citizens.  B. The legislature finds that the development of a world language skills program and cultural expertise are crucial in addressing the economic challenges facing the state and nation in the global marketplace. Professions including but not limited to law, health care, education, tourism, hospitality, agriculture, and oil and gas all require an international dimension that reflects the ever-changing world environment and Louisiana's increasingly diverse population.  C. The legislature recognizes that sustained, intensive, continuous sequences of second language study results in the following benefits:  (1) Increases awareness of and appreciation for other cultures and people.  (2) Develops a high proficiency in a second or third target language other than English.  (3) Enhances problem-solving capabilities.  (4) Improves memory and listening skills, and has a positive effect on intellectual growth.  (5) Enhances understanding of an individual's primary language.  (6) Better prepares students for the twenty-first century job market.  (7) Preserves the heritage language of Acadians and the related economic value of the Cajun Creole culture in Louisiana.  Acts 2012, No. 851, §1, eff. June 14, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1970.32 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1970.32. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 110, §1.

RS 1970.32 - Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 110, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1970.33 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1970.33. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 110, §1.

RS 1970.33 - Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 110, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1971 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1971. Legislative intent

RS 1971 - Legislative intent  A. It is the intent of the legislature to establish an independent, residential, public school as a pilot school for certain at-risk students in grades six through twelve with the express purpose of providing a more challenging educational experience to develop students to their full potential through high expectations, personal support, and educationally enriching activities.  B. The legislature finds that an independent, residential school for at-risk students of this age can be an important cost-saving measure for the state because research shows that investing in education for at-risk students in this kind of setting can lead to greater academic success which can strengthen the future economy if those students avoid dropping out of high school, resulting in less likelihood of unemployment, reliance on social-welfare programs, and imprisonment.  Acts 2016, No. 672, §1, eff. July 1, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1972 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1972. Definitions

RS 1972 - Definitions  As used in this Part, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except when the context clearly indicates a different meaning:  (1) "At-risk student" means a student who meets at least one of the following criteria:  (a) Is eligible for health benefits under Medicaid.  (b) Is in the eighth grade or below and is reading two or more grade levels below grade level as determined by any of the tests required pursuant to R.S. 17:24.4.  (c) Has a documented history of truancy.  (d) Is in foster care pursuant to placement through the Department of Children and Family Services.  (e) Meets the criteria for a homeless student as defined in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.  (f) Is referred by a teacher, counselor, or principal.  (2) "Department" means the state Department of Education.  (3) "School" means the Thrive Academy.  (4) "State board" means the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.  (5) "State superintendent" means the state superintendent of education.  Acts 2016, No. 672, §1, eff. July 1, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1973 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1973. Thrive Academy; creation; location; governance

RS 1973 - Thrive Academy; creation; location; governance  A. There is hereby created the Thrive Academy which shall be a residential, public school for certain at-risk students in grades six through twelve. The school shall be located in Baton Rouge. Except as provided in Subsection B of this Section, the school shall be independent of the control of the state superintendent and of all local and state education boards except its board of directors.  B. The school shall be subject to the same laws, rules, regulations, and other requirements applicable to public schools as specifically provided for in R.S. 17:3996.  Acts 2016, No. 672, §1, eff. July 1, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1975 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1975. Extracurricular activities

RS 1975 - Extracurricular activities  A. Whenever possible, the school shall offer such extracurricular activities as may be found in other public schools in the state. The East Baton Rouge Parish public school system shall, to the extent practicable, allow the students of the school to participate in any extracurricular activities the system offers at other schools which the school does not offer, particularly music and varsity athletics.  B. Any student attending the school shall be eligible to participate in any extracurricular activity at any nonpublic school that is located within the attendance zone of the school if such nonpublic school is approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education pursuant to R.S. 17:11 and is in compliance with the criteria set forth in Brumfield, et al. v. Dodd, et al., 425 F. Supp. 528 (E.D. La. 1977).  Acts 2016, No. 672, §1, eff. July 1, 2017.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1976 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1976. Funding; inclusion in the minimum foundation program formula; other appropriated state funds

RS 1976 - Funding; inclusion in the minimum foundation program formula; other appropriated state funds  A. The board of directors of the school annually shall prepare and adopt a recommended budget to adequately fund the educational programs at the school. The budget shall have as its goal to provide state funding for the school which shall not be less than the average funding on a per-student basis at peer institutions in other states having similar programs and enrollments and may provide for achieving its goal over a multi-year period. The recommended budget shall be submitted to the division of administration as the total budget request for the school.  B. The Thrive Academy shall be considered a public school for purposes of receiving funding through the minimum foundation program of education, in the same manner as for other public schools as contained in the minimum foundation program budget letter approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. The school shall also be eligible to receive such other funding as may be specifically appropriated by the legislature.  Acts 2016, No. 672, §1, eff. July 1, 2017; Acts 2019, No. 21, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1977 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1977. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 417, §3, eff. June 21, 2013.

RS 1977 - Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 417, §3, eff. June 21, 2013. NOTE: See Acts 2013, No. 417, §4, relative to the effectiveness of administrative rules promulgated for ChildNet and Early Steps programs.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1978 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1978. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 417, §3, eff. June 21, 2013.

RS 1978 - Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 417, §3, eff. June 21, 2013. NOTE: See Acts 2013, No. 417, §4, relative to the effectiveness of administrative rules promulgated for ChildNet and Early Steps programs.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1979 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1979. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 417, §3, eff. June 21, 2013.

RS 1979 - Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 417, §3, eff. June 21, 2013. NOTE: See Acts 2013, No. 417, §4, relative to the effectiveness of administrative rules promulgated for ChildNet and Early Steps programs.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1981 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1981. Short title

RS 1981 - Short title This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Blind Persons' Literacy Rights and Education Act". Acts 1992, No. 923, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1982 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1982. Definitions

RS 1982 - Definitions  As used in this Part, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section as follows:  (1) "Blind student" means an individual who is eligible for special education services and who:  (a) Has a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with correcting lenses or has a limited field of vision such that the widest diameter subtends an angular distance of no greater than twenty degrees.  (b) Has a medically indicated expectation of visual deterioration.  (2) "Braille" means the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as standard English Braille.  (3) "Functional vision assessment" is an organized plan for observing how a student uses vision to perform routine tasks and assesses whether a visual impairment is interfering with the learning process.  (4) "Individualized Education Program" means a written statement developed for a student eligible for special education services pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1401.  Acts 1992, No. 923, §1; Acts 2017, No. 97, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1983 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1983. Individualized planning and assessment

RS 1983 - Individualized planning and assessment The assessment required for each blind student shall include a braille skills inventory, including a statement of strengths and deficits along with a functional vision assessment for students with vision in order to determine if braille instruction is needed to achieve satisfactory educational progress. Braille instruction and use are not required by this Part if, in the course of developing the student's individualized education program, the team concurs that the student's visual impairment does not affect reading and writing performance commensurate with ability. Nothing in this Part shall require the exclusive use of braille if other special education services are appropriate to the student's educational needs. The provisions of other appropriate services shall not preclude braille use or instruction. Acts 1992, No. 923, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1984 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1984. Standards of competency and instruction

RS 1984 - Standards of competency and instruction Instruction in braille reading and writing shall be sufficient to enable each blind student to communicate effectively and efficiently with the same level of proficiency expected of the student's peers of comparable ability and grade level. The student's individualized education program shall specify: (1) The results obtained from the inventory required by R.S. 17:1983. (2) How braille will be implemented as the primary mode for learning through integration with other classroom activities. (3) The date on which braille instruction will commence. (4) The length of the period of instruction and the frequency and duration of each instructional session. (5) The level of competency in braille reading and writing to be achieved by the end of the period and the objective assessment measures to be used. (6) If a decision has been made under the provisions of R.S. 17:1983 that braille instruction or use is not required for the student. Acts 1992, No. 923, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1985 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1985. Instructional materials

RS 1985 - Instructional materials Beginning with the 1993-1994 textbook adoption cycle, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall require a publisher to furnish to the state Department of Education, its designated depository, or the American Printing House for the Blind, not later than ninety days after final adoption of a textbook, computer diskettes for literary subjects in a standard format approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education from which braille versions of the textbook can be produced. The publisher shall furnish the department with computer diskettes in a standard format for nonliterary subjects, including natural sciences, computer science, mathematics, and music, when braille specialty code translation software is available. Acts 1992, No. 923, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 17:1986 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 17 - Education|§1986. Teacher certification

RS 1986 - Teacher certification As part of the certification process pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 17:7(6), on or after July 1, 1993, teachers seeking certification in the education of blind and visually impaired students shall be required to demonstrate competence in reading and writing braille as verified by a college of education. Such competencies shall be consistent with standards adopted by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Acts 1992, No. 923, §1.