§ 17:1972 — Definitions

Louisiana § 17:1972

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 17: Credit Union Law

Text

§1972. Definitions
As used in this Part, the following terms have the following meanings unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "At-risk student" means a student who meets at least one of the following criteria:
(a) Is eligible for health benefits under Medicaid.
(b) Is in the eighth grade or below and is reading two or more grade levels below
grade level as determined by any of the tests required pursuant to R.S. 17:24.4.
(c) Has a documented history of truancy.
(d) Is in foster care pursuant to placement through the Department of Children and
Family Services.
(e) Meets the criteria for a homeless student as defined in the federal
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
(f) Is referred by a teacher, counselor, or principal.
(2) "Department" means the state Department of Education.
(3) "School" means the Thrive Academy.
(4) "State board" means the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
(5) "State superintendent" means the state superintendent of education.

Legislative History

Acts 2016, No. 672, §1, eff. July 1, 2017; Acts 2022, No. 374, §1.