Louisiana § RS 17:2001 - Continuation of existing schools
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:2001 — Continuation of existing schools, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 17:2001. Continuation of existing schools
Those schools in existence at the time of the effective date of this act shall continue in operation unless the State Board of Education, based on criteria, determines that the need for such school no longer exists. Should the board decide to close any school, it shall have authority to dispose of the land and improvements in accordance with state law, and the proceeds derived from such disposition shall be paid to the board and shall be made available by the board for retirement of outstanding bonds issued under Act 209 of the 1973 Regular Session or for capital improvements authorized by Act 209 of the 1973 Regular Session at postsecondary vocational-technical schools, for purchase of equipment for extension programs of postsecondary vocational-technical schools, and/or for purchase of vehicles to transport students to postsecondary vocational-technical schools.
Added by Acts 1973, No. 208, §3.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:2001 cover?
Section RS 17:2001 ("Continuation of existing schools") 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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