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  "text": "As part of the certification process pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 17:7(6), on or after July 1, 1993, teachers seeking certification in the education of blind and visually impaired students shall be required to demonstrate competence in reading and writing braille as verified by a college of education. Such competencies shall be consistent with standards adopted by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.",
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