Louisiana § RS 49:1211 - Legislative findings
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§ RS 49:1211. Legislative findings
A. The legislature recognizes that many black men and boys in the state of Louisiana face many difficulties in their journey to become successful citizens in this state.
B. Many black citizens in Louisiana face economic, educational, and social barriers which prevent them from achieving success.
C. It is critical for the future of Louisiana that the state take measures to constantly strive to alleviate and correct the underlying conditions that affect black men and boys throughout the state of Louisiana.
D. The state should make every effort to create an environment that promotes the values of learning, family, prosperity, unity, and self-worth among black men and boys.
E. With the goal of helping black men and boys to reach their full potential, the Louisiana Legislature hereby enacts the Louisiana Council on the Success of Black Men and Boys to be the leading entity that provides and promotes an environment that is conducive to productivity, success, and excellence for all black men and boys in the state of Louisiana.
Acts 2008, No. 733, §2; Acts 2018, No. 103, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 49:1211 ("Legislative findings") 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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