Louisiana § RS 17:1216 - Substitute teachers to fill vacancies; appointment
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§ RS 17:1216. Substitute teachers to fill vacancies; appointment
The position vacated by a teacher who has been granted a military leave, or by a teacher transferred to the position vacated by a teacher granted a military leave, in accordance with R.S. 17:1215, may be filled by the respective school boards by the appointment of substitute teachers.
Added by Acts 1950, 2nd Ex.Sess., No. 14, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:1216 cover?
Section RS 17:1216 ("Substitute teachers to fill vacancies; appointment") 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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