Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CXLIX - Bulletin 131-Alternative Education Schools/Programs Standards
Chapter 9 - Academic Interventions and Supports
Section CXLIX-903 - Access to Post-Secondary Education Pathways

A. Alternative education sites must offer students access to post-secondary education pathways that are comparable to existing options within the school system, including TOPS University and Jump Start TOPS Tech, unless the local superintendent finds that extenuating circumstances make such offerings impossible. Extenuating circumstances must be documented and detailed within the school system annual report, including actions the school system is pursuing to make such pathways accessible in the future.

B. Students pursuing a pathway or credential prior to being referred to alternative education must be permitted to continue pursuit of such credential or pathway, unless the local superintendent determines that there are documented safety concerns based upon demonstrated student behavior or that extenuating circumstances make such offerings impossible. Any changes to the student's pathway or pursuit of a credential will be documented in the student's approved individual graduation plan (IGP).