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§ 17:3983.1 Initial charter school proposals and applications; notification to state legislators

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 17 > Chapter 42 > Part III - Chartering Process, Revision, and Renewal

  • 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
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Local school board: means any city, parish, or other local public school board. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:3973
  • Public service organization: means any community-based group of fifty or more persons incorporated under the laws of this state that meets all of the following requirements:

                (a) Has a charitable, eleemosynary, or philanthropic purpose. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:3973

  • State board: means the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:3973