Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part IX - Regents
Chapter 7 - Meeting Accessibility and Accommodations
Section IX-709 - Disability Accommodations

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code IX-709

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. The Advisory Body shall provide for participation via electronic means as required under R.S. 42:14 and R.S. 42:17.2.

B. People with disabilities are defined as any of the following:

1. member of the public with a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);

2. designated caregiver of such a person; or

3. participant member of the agency with an ADA-qualifying disability.

C. The Regents Advisory Body shall ensure that the written public notice for an open meeting, as required by R.S. 42:19, includes the name, telephone number and email address of the designated agency representative to whom a disability accommodation may be submitted.

D. The requestor shall be provided with an accommodation, including the teleconference and/or video conference link, for participation via electronic means as soon as possible following receipt of the request, but no later than the start of the scheduled meeting.

E. Participation via electronic means shall count for purposes of establishing quorum and voting.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 42:2.1, R.S. 42:14, and R.S. 17.2.

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