Louisiana § RS 39:554 - School district purposes
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:554 — School district purposes, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 39:554. School district purposes
The governing authorities of school districts may incur debt and issue bonds of the districts for the following purposes and none other: acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds, including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, erecting and/or improving school buildings, teachers' homes and other school related facilities, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor. The title to all the lands, buildings and improvements shall be in the public.
Amended by Acts 1963, No. 41, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 39:554
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 39:554 cover?
Section RS 39:554 ("School district purposes") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 39:554?
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