§ 17:3971 Short citation
§ 17:3972 A. It is the intention of the legislature in enacting this Chapter to authorize experimentation by city and parish school boards by authorizing the creation of innovative kinds of in
§ 17:3973 As used in this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
§ 17:3974 No person who has been convicted of or has pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1(C) shall be hired by a charter school as a teacher, substitute teacher, bus o

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 17 > Chapter 42 > Part I - General Provisions

  • Charter school: means an independent public school that provides a program of elementary or secondary education, or both, established pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter to provide a learning environment that will improve pupil achievement. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:3973
  • Chartering authority: means either a local school board or the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:3973
  • Economically disadvantaged: means any one of the following characteristics of a student:

                (a) Is eligible for Louisiana's food assistance program for low-income families. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:3973

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Local school board: means any city, parish, or other local public school board. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:3973
  • Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
  • person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • State board: means the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:3973
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.