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La. R.S. 17:1989.8

Miscellaneous powers of program

Known as the Blind Persons' Literacy Rights and Education Act

The act spans §§ 17–17 (153 sections).

Acts 1999, No. 595, §1, eff

A. Without limitation to the foregoing, the program, acting through its director or other authorized representatives, has the authority to:

(1) Award diplomas for completion of the program's course of studies.

(2) Conduct seminars and workshops both during the program's session and at other times for gifted children, parents, or teachers of the gifted.

(3) Train teachers to teach gifted children and to award certificates for completion of such training.

(4) Conduct research into methods and techniques for teaching the gifted and publish the results of that research.

(5) Engage in cooperative and joint ventures with other institutions of learning, programs for the gifted, and similar entities related to gifted education.

(6) Conduct activities designed to identify students who are potential students of the program.

(7) Establish and operate programs for the musically gifted.

B. The program may also engage in any other activities reasonably related to its purposes and goals as set forth in this Part and which shall not be contrary to law.

Official source: Louisiana State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Louisiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.