Louisiana § RS 42:56 - Dismissal from employment; expulsion from educational institution
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:56 — Dismissal from employment; expulsion from educational institution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 42:56. Dismissal from employment; expulsion from educational institution
Any public employee found guilty of committing any act prohibited by R.S. 42:54 hereof shall be dismissed from his public employment. Any student in a public educational institution found guilty of committing any act prohibited by R.S. 42:54 hereof shall be expelled from the public educational institution in which he is enrolled.
Acts 1950, No. 284, §5.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 42:56
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 42:56 cover?
Section RS 42:56 ("Dismissal from employment; expulsion from educational institution") 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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