Louisiana § RS 17:1941 - Statement of policy
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:1941 — Statement of policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 17:1941. Statement of policy
It is and shall be the duty of state and local educational agencies of the state of Louisiana to provide a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment to every student with an exceptionality, ages three through twenty-one, who is a resident therein.
Acts 1977, No. 754, §1; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 109, §1, eff. May 5, 1998; Acts 2008, No. 376, §1.
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:1941 cover?
Section RS 17:1941 ("Statement of policy") 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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