---
urn: urn:us-la:rs:46:1427
citation: "R.S. 46:1427"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 46 › Chapter 14"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2010, number: 569, section: 1, effective_date: 2010-06-25, role: enactment }
  - { year: 2010, number: 877, section: 3, effective_date: 2010-07-01, role: amendment }
  - { year: 2014, number: 868, section: 5, effective_date: 2014-10-01, role: amendment }
---

# Parent-child relationship

The Department of Children and Family Services shall not interfere with the parent-child relationship regarding the religious training of a child, where all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The parent or legal guardian has enrolled their child in a specialized provider, including but not limited to a child residential facility, operated by a religious, nonprofit organization which is exempt from federal income taxes pursuant to 26 U.S.C. §501(c)(3).

(2) Where, as a condition of enrollment, the child is required to attend religious services or classes and the parent or guardian of the child agrees to such condition.