Louisiana § RS 17:407.81 - Legislative intent; declaration of policy
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§ RS 17:407.81. Legislative intent; declaration of policy
It is the intent of the legislature to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the children of the state who are in out-of-home care on a regular or consistent basis. To that end, it shall be the policy of the state to ensure protection of children in care by encouraging early learning staff to obtain certification through early childhood educational training programs.
Acts 2014, No. 868, §3, eff. Feb. 1, 2015.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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