2002 1st Special Legislative Session

The Governor's 1st special legislative session began Monday March 25th
at 5 p.m. and adjourned on Wednesday, April 17, 2002.

The regular 2002 session is for tax and budget related items, but the special session allows for consideration of any item on the Governor's agenda (http://www.gov.state.la.us/call1.pdf .)
 

Some items of interest to parents of school age children and/or home educating families:

• immunization registry changes - SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR
• changes to special education statute due process hearings that may eliminate the state-level review panel, requiring parents to file a complaint in court of jurisdiction - SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR
• changes to amend school attendance age to allow for 16 yr olds to attend vocational/adult schools instead of traditional schools - SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR
• silent prayer legislation - SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR

If you know of pending legislation that you would like to see posted here, email legislation@la-home-education.com.
 

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Archive of Current Legislation of Interest to Home Educators in Louisiana '02

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