Louisiana § RS 17:1178 - Reports on manner of spending leave

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:1178 — Reports on manner of spending leave, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 17:1178. Reports on manner of spending leave

Every person on sabbatical leave shall transmit to the superintendent within thirty days after the beginning of each semester of leave a written report of approximately one hundred words, of the manner in which such leave will be spent, and within thirty days after the end of such leave, a written report of approximately two hundred and fifty words, of the manner in which such leave has been spent.  In case such person has elected to spend any semester in accordance with provisions of R.S. 17:1177(1), the initial report shall indicate the institution being attended and the number of credit hours being taken, and the final report shall be accompanied by official evidence that the number of credit hours required has been taken at the institution specified.

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:1178 cover?

Section RS 17:1178 ("Reports on manner of spending leave") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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