La. Civ. Code art. 2315.13

This is the official text of La. Civ. Code art. 2315.13, part of Louisiana’s Civil Code — louisiana's civil law tradition codifies persons, property, obligations, and family relations here rather than in a separate statutory code.

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Liability for damages caused by child sexual abuse in a school setting

Official statutory text

Any parent or guardian of a child who is the victim of sexual abuse in a school setting as defined in Children's Code Article 610 may be awarded damages including but not limited to medical expenses incurred as a result of the sexual abuse, behavioral health expenses incurred as a result of the sexual abuse, reimbursement of any tuition paid for attendance at the school if the child is removed from the school, and any other damages allowed by law.

Acts 2025, No. 409, §8.

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