Louisiana § RS 46:2116 - Purpose
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:2116 — Purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 46:2116. Purpose
A. The Legislature of Louisiana recognizes the right of people with significant disabilities to lead independent and productive lives.
B. The legislature further recognizes that persons with significant disabilities require personal assistance to meet tasks of daily living and, in many cases, to avoid costly institutionalization.
C. The legislature further recognizes that many times the expected return on state dollars invested in vocational rehabilitation training for individuals who cannot afford to go to work, resulting in immeasurable losses in terms of lost wages, dependency, social isolation, and unfulfilled human potential.
D. It is the intention of the legislature to create a program of state personal assistance services for persons with significant disabilities in order to support and enhance their employability and/or to avoid inappropriate and unnecessary institutionalization of persons with significant disabilities.
Acts 1987, No. 781, §1; Acts 1990, No. 653, §1, eff. July 19, 1990; Acts 2006, No. 617, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 46:2116
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:2116 cover?
Section RS 46:2116 ("Purpose") 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 46:2116?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:2116" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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