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Statutes > Louisiana > Rs > Title17 > Rs17-2113§2113. Columbus Day observance
The several school boards of the state shall annually authorize, direct and instruct the parish superintendent of education, or other proper authority to observe the anniversary of the date of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus, October 12th, by such fitting and appropriate public exercises, as the several and various school boards may determine upon or select.
Failure upon the part of school boards and parish superintendents to comply with the provisions of this Section shall subject said school boards and the members thereof, and the parish superintendent to charges of nonfeasance, and neglect of duty, which may be preferred by any person, before the proper authority.
