Louisiana § RS 17:278 - Braille; required instruction

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§ RS 17:278. Braille; required instruction

The reading and writing of braille shall be taught to any student who is blind or legally blind as defined by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and when deemed appropriate by the Individualized Educational Program Committee.  This instruction shall be provided through an individualized education program established by the board, and the instruction shall begin immediately upon the establishment of such a program.  

Acts 1988, No. 170, §1.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section RS 17:278 ("Braille; required instruction") 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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