Louisiana § RS 17:1217 - Tenure rights of substitute teachers
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:1217 — Tenure rights of substitute teachers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 17:1217. Tenure rights of substitute teachers
A substitute teacher appointed under the provisions of R.S. 17:1216 shall not acquire any of the tenure rights or privileges provided for in R.S. 17:441 through R.S. 17:444 or in R.S. 17:461 through R.S. 17:463, unless the substitute teacher has subsequently been appointed to fill a regular vacancy and has the necessary qualifications.
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 17:1217 cover?
Section RS 17:1217 ("Tenure rights of substitute teachers") 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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