Louisiana § RS 17:154.2 - Enrollment of students with special needs
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:154.2 — Enrollment of students with special needs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 17:154.2. Enrollment of students with special needs
A. No public school or public school governing authority shall require the parent or legal guardian of any student to disclose the student's medical information or special education needs prior to enrolling the student in a public school, unless otherwise specifically required by law.
B. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit a public school from providing an enrollment preference to a student with special needs when the student's parent or legal guardian has voluntarily provided the school with information regarding such needs.
Acts 2016, No. 303, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 17:154.2
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:154.2 cover?
Section RS 17:154.2 ("Enrollment of students with special needs") 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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