Outline of the state of Louisiana
State
Louisiana
Provides for waivers or a cap on amount of money to be collected

Category
Sports Participation Fees—Allowed

Category
Sports Participation Fees—Allowed

State law requires fees for participation, but provides for waivers or a cap on the amount of money to be collected.

Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:177. Student fees; policies

A. By not later than December 1, 2019, the governing authority of each public elementary and secondary school shall adopt and publish on its website a policy for the assessment, collection, and use of fees charged to students or their parents or legal guardians. The policy shall be revised annually as necessary. B. For purposes of this Section, “fees” shall mean any monetary payment or supplies required as a condition of a student being enrolled in school or participating in any curricular or cocurricular activity. Fees shall not mean the cost of school meals. C. Each policy shall contain, at a minimum: (1) A list of all fees, including the purpose, use, and the amount or authorized range for each. Fees charged for the same item or service shall be consistent among all schools under the jurisdiction of the school governing authority. (2) A description of how each fee is collected and spent. (3) A description of how a student or his parent or legal guardian may request and receive a waiver of payment of a fee due to economic hardship and the objective criteria on which the granting of a waiver is based which may include but not be limited to the following relative to the student or his family ...

Policy Type
Statute