La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § LXXIX-3013

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 5, May 20, 2024

Section LXXIX-3013 - Required Child/Staff Ratios

A. The class size for prekindergarten three-year-old classes shall not exceed a maximum of 13 children for one qualified teacher. Schools that choose to use the assistance of a full-time paraprofessional may have a maximum of 20 per class.

B. Child/staff ratio plus one additional adult shall be met for all field trips and non-vehicular excursions.

C. When the nature of a special need or the number of children with special needs warrants added care, the school administrator shall add sufficient staff as deemed necessary to compensate for these needs.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LXXIX-3013

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 38:1228 (May 2012).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6 (A)(10), (11), (15); R.S. 17:7(6); R.S. 17:10; R.S. 17:22(6); R.S.17:24.8; R.S. 17:222(C); R.S. 17:391.1-391.10; R.S. 17:411.