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urn: urn:us-la:rs:17:1986
citation: "R.S. 17:1986"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 17 › Chapter 8 › Part IV"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1992, number: 923, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
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# Teacher certification

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.