Louisiana § RS 17:3001 - Declaration of policy
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:3001 — Declaration of policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 17:3001. Declaration of policy
It is hereby declared that the welfare of the people of the state of Louisiana and future progress of our nation requires that the talents of its youth be developed to their fullest possible extent and that the waste of any student's talent, no matter what its nature, is not in the best interests of the present or future welfare of the citizens of our state.
Added by Acts 1962, No. 319, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 17:3001
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 17:3001 cover?
Section RS 17:3001 ("Declaration 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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