Louisiana § RS 41:638 - Dedication of property for public school purposes; administration
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 41:638 — Dedication of property for public school purposes; administration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 41:638. Dedication of property for public school purposes; administration
Whenever any real property has been acquired by the state of Louisiana, any municipality, parish school board, or any other subdivision or agency of the state of Louisiana by virtue of a deed, act of sale, donation, or other form of transfer, which contains a stipulation that such property is to be used for public school or public educational purposes, said deed, act of sale, donation, or other form of transfer, shall constitute a dedication of such property to the public for such purposes and the school board in whose district the property lies shall have the right to administer and use the property for public school purposes.
Acts 1960, No. 527, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 41:638
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 41:638 cover?
Section RS 41:638 ("Dedication of property for public school purposes; administration") 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 41:638?
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