Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:3101

  • Institution of higher learning: means any state owned and operated college or university now or hereafter established, and includes all state owned and operated junior colleges and branches of such colleges and universities. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:3102
  • Normal educational process: includes , but is not necessarily limited to, the privilege and ability of students, faculty, administrators and other personnel to study, teach, administer and perform their duties at the institution of higher learning as well as to do all things necessary and incidental to these pursuits. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:3102
  • Student: means any person who is enrolled at any institution of higher learning. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:3102

The maintenance and preservation of the normal educational process at the institutions of higher learning of the state of Louisiana and the ability of each individual student to pursue an education are essential to the welfare of the State of Louisiana.

The purpose of this Chapter is to accord such processes and pursuits the fullest protection from interference and disruption.

It is recognized that attendance by a student and employment of faculty, administrators and all other employees at an institution of higher learning are not compulsory as to individuals concerned.  Their presence at the institution of higher learning is a privilege, not a right; it is optional and voluntary.

Added by Acts 1969, No. 59, §1.