Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part LXXIX - Bulletin 741 (Nonpublic)-Louisiana Handbook for Nonpublic School Administrators
Chapter 30 - Health and Safety Rules and Regulations for Approved Non-Public School Three-Year-Old Programs
Section LXXIX-3013 - Required Child/Staff Ratios

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code LXXIX-3013

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

A. The class size for prekindergarten three-year-old classes shall not exceed a maximum of 13 children for one qualified teacher. Schools that choose to use the assistance of a full-time paraprofessional may have a maximum of 20 per class.

B. Child/staff ratio plus one additional adult shall be met for all field trips and non-vehicular excursions.

C. When the nature of a special need or the number of children with special needs warrants added care, the school administrator shall add sufficient staff as deemed necessary to compensate for these needs.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6 (A)(10), (11), (15); R.S. 17:7(6); R.S. 17:10; R.S. 17:22(6); R.S.17:24.8; R.S. 17:222(C); R.S. 17:391.1-391.10; R.S. 17:411.

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