La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-6915

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section I-6915 - Education

A. A program of academic instruction shall be provided by teachers certified by the Louisiana Department of Education. They should be certified in special education. Children shall be required to attend except for medical or disciplinary reasons.

B. Teachers should be employed by the local board of education but should be considered as part of the detention staff and shall be included in staff meetings and staff development programs.

C. The school day and curriculum shall be compatible with the local school system and with the child's present level of achievement.

D. The regular academic program shall be operated concurrently with the regular academic year of the local school system. Operation of the academic program on a 12 month basis is preferred.

E. A wide variety of books, learning materials, visual aids, and other educational resources of an appropriate interest and learning level shall be provided.

F. The child's own school should be notified immediately of the child's detention and shall be requested to send a summary of the child's achievement and special problems. Also, the detention teacher should report back to the school regarding the child's educational progress and related problems.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-6915

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of the Secretary, Division of Licensing and Certification, LR 13:246 (April 1987).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 46:51, 46:1401-1424.