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urn: urn:us-la:rs:24:971
citation: "R.S. 24:971"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 24 › Chapter 19"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2004, number: 596, section: 1, effective_date: 2004-07-05, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2005, number: 107, section: 1, effective_date: 2005-06-21, role: amendment }
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# Louisiana Commission on Civic Education; creation; purpose

A. The Louisiana Commission on Civic Education, hereinafter referred to as "commission", is hereby established.

B. The purposes of the commission shall include the following:

(1) To educate citizens in the community as well as students in schools on the importance of citizen involvement in a representative democracy.

(2) To promote communication and collaboration among organizations in the state that conduct civic education programs.