Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 17, § 14.1. Family literacy demonstration program

(1) At least ten demonstration projects at locations determined by criteria established by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in consultation with the office of literacy, the Department of Children and Family Services, and representatives, as selected by the board, from the private sector. There shall be at least one demonstration project in each congressional district of the state, but no more than two such projects in any one congressional district. To the extent possible, each demonstration project shall involve the local public school system, Children and Family service providers, other local public and private literacy providers, and other governmental agencies in a cooperative and coordinated effort to plan, fund, and operate the project.

(1) At least ten demonstration projects at locations determined by criteria established by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in consultation with the office of literacy, Louisiana Works, and representatives, as selected by the board, from the private sector. There shall be at least one demonstration project in each congressional district of the state, but no more than two such projects in any one congressional district. To the extent possible, each demonstration project shall involve the local public school system, Louisiana Works service providers, other local public and private literacy providers, and other governmental agencies in a cooperative and coordinated effort to plan, fund, and operate the project.

(2) External evaluation of individual demonstration projects to determine effectiveness and impact on program participants in improving family literacy.

(1) Identification and recruitment of eligible participants, including screening and other age and developmentally appropriate activities that are designed to prepare persons for successful program participation.

(2) Instructional programs that promote adult basic academic and vocational skills, that equip parents or other responsible persons to provide the needed support for the education of their children, and that prepare children for successful entry into kindergarten and elementary education programs. Parents or other persons responsible for a child's school attendance that are participating in the program shall be instructed, as needed, in parenting skills, adult education, and vocational skills. Children participating in the program shall receive instruction in developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Parents or other persons responsible for a child's school attendance and their children also shall participate together in structured activities applying skills learned individually in other program activities.

(3) Transportation for program participants.

(4) Food services for program participants.

(5) Other components as determined by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in consultation with the office of literacy, the Department of Children and Family Services, and representatives, as determined by the board, from the private sector.

(5) Other components as determined by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education in consultation with the office of literacy, Louisiana Works, and representatives, as determined by the board, from the private sector.