Louisiana § RS 17:1989.8 - Miscellaneous powers of program
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§ RS 17:1989.8. Miscellaneous powers of program
A. Without limitation to the foregoing, the program, acting through its director or other authorized representatives, has the authority to:
(1) Award diplomas for completion of the program's course of studies.
(2) Conduct seminars and workshops both during the program's session and at other times for gifted children, parents, or teachers of the gifted.
(3) Train teachers to teach gifted children and to award certificates for completion of such training.
(4) Conduct research into methods and techniques for teaching the gifted and publish the results of that research.
(5) Engage in cooperative and joint ventures with other institutions of learning, programs for the gifted, and similar entities related to gifted education.
(6) Conduct activities designed to identify students who are potential students of the program.
(7) Establish and operate programs for the musically gifted.
B. The program may also engage in any other activities reasonably related to its purposes and goals as set forth in this Part and which shall not be contrary to law.
Acts 1999, No. 595, §1, eff. June 30, 1999.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 17:1989.8 ("Miscellaneous powers of program") 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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