Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section CLXI-101 - Purpose and AuthorizationA. The purpose of this bulletin is to set forth the rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of R.S. 17:407.31 et seq., that require the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) to establish statewide minimum standards for the health, safety and well-being of children in early learning centers, ensure maintenance of these standards, and regulate conditions in early learning centers through a program of licensing administered by the Department of Education (department).B. The state superintendent of education (state superintendent), in order to carry out functions otherwise vested in the state superintendent by law, or by delegation of authority pursuant to law, is authorized to make, issue, rescind, and amend department guidelines, interpretive guidance and procedures governing the early childhood licensing program administered by the department.La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CLXI-101
Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 41616 (April 2015), effective 7/1/2015, Amended LR 441858 (10/1/2018).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6 and 17:407.32.