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Louisiana Education Laws
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Many federal and state laws regulate public education. For example, state laws often dictate how schools are funded or the required school subjects. Many of these laws are similar across the country, such as the privacy laws because they’re based on federal requirements or the ages minors must attend school. Other laws vary between states, such as corporal punishment. Louisiana does permit paddling of students in public schools, while the majority of states prohibit this form of discipline. Click on the links below to learn more about Louisiana-specific laws, including attendance requirements, home schooling provisions, prohibitions on prayer in public schools, and restrictions on the disclosure of student records.
Learn About Louisiana Education Laws
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Louisiana Compulsory Education Laws
This article explains the Louisiana compulsory education laws, which require children who are at least 6 years old and younger than 18 years old to attend school.
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Louisiana Corporal Punishment in Public Schools Laws
This article details Louisiana’s corporal punishment laws. Louisiana is one of the minority of states that continues to allow the physical disciplining of students in public schools.
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Louisiana Prayer in Public Schools Laws
Learn about the basics of Louisiana’s law on prayer in public schools, which is generally prohibited unless initiated by a student or students voluntarily.
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Louisiana Privacy of School Records Laws
An overview of the state and federal laws concerning the privacy or confidentiality of public school records, such as who can access the records and under what circumstances.
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