RS 17:277 Black history and the historical contributions of all nationalities; required study - Louisiana Statutes

§277.  Black history and the historical contributions of all nationalities; required study

A.  Not later than the 1988-1989 school year each public high school shall offer instruction in black history and the historical contributions of all nationalities.  Instruction shall be given as prescribed by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.  With the advice of the Louisiana Black Culture Commission, pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 25:833(4), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall prescribe suitable curricula and teaching materials for the required instruction.  

B.  The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall adopt regulations to insure the proper implementation of this Section and each city and parish school board shall schedule such instruction in accordance with said regulations.  

Acts 1987, No. 380, §1.