§ 17:4037.2 — Purpose

Louisiana § 17:4037.2

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 17: Credit Union Law

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§4037.2. Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is all of the following:
(1) To recognize that Article VIII, Section 1 of the Constitution of Louisiana requires
that "(t)he legislature shall provide for the education of the people of the state and shall
establish and maintain a public educational system." The public educational system is
established to ensure that every person is afforded an equal educational opportunity and
prohibits the use of state dollars in a manner that would have the effect of discriminating in
providing equal educational opportunities for all students. The legislature further recognizes
the importance of parental choice in providing an education choice for their children, as well
as the necessity that all students have access to quality educational opportunities.
(2) To create an opportunity for each parent to set aside part of their tax dollars in
an educational scholarship account in order to provide the best educational opportunities for
their child, whether the child's best opportunities are found at a public school, charter school,
private school, home study program, or at a faith-based or religious school.

Legislative History

Acts 2024, No. 1, §1, eff. July 1, 2024.