Louisiana § RS 17:3161 - Articulation and transfer of credit; secondary and postsecondary institutions
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§ RS 17:3161. Articulation and transfer of credit; secondary and postsecondary institutions
The postsecondary education management boards, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and city, parish, and other local public school boards shall jointly develop and implement articulation and transfer programs and agreements that facilitate and maximize the seamless transfer of credits between and among public secondary and postsecondary educational institutions and that make the most efficient use of faculty, equipment, and facilities. Regionally accredited independent colleges and universities that are members of the Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities are encouraged to participate with public educational institutions in developing programs and agreements to expedite the transfer of students and credits between secondary and postsecondary educational institutions.
Acts 2009, No. 356, §1, eff. July 6, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 861, §8.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 17:3161 ("Articulation and transfer of credit; secondary and postsecondary institutions") 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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