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Therapeutic & Alternative Boarding Schools In Louisiana
Selecting a full time alternative or therapeutic boarding school for your teen can be an overwhelming decision, and it can be hard to know where to start. Help Your Teen Now is a resource agency/parent advocacy group dedicated to getting parents of troubled teens access to the information they need to make an informed decision about a facility. We are your best resource for trustworthy information and helpful advice. We want you to have the knowledge you need in order to feel confident in the selection you make for your child. Call us today and take the first step toward putting your family back together.
Louisiana Regulatory Laws
Although there are no requirements for Accreditation, nonpublic schools in Louisiana may seek Approval with the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education based maintaining an approved curriculum that is similar to public schools. La. Const. Art. VIII 4; LA R.S. Ann 17:11. All nonpublic schools must be registered with the state. La. R.S. Ann. 17:232(C) and (D).
Schools that are receiving local, state or federal funding must employ only teachers who are qualified according to the rules established by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Schools that do not receive aid are allowed to hire instructors with qualifications determined by the school or church. La. R.S. Ann. 17:236.
State approved nonpublic schools are required to maintain a curriculum that is equal or similar to public schools. La. R.S. Ann. 17:11. Requirements for graduation in a nonpublic school are the same as that in a public school and no more than 35 students can be enrolled in each class with the exception of music, art and physical education. La. R.S. Ann 17:11.
New students in nonpublic schools must show proof of immunization or proper paperwork that shows exemption. La. R.S. Ann. 17:170. The state health officer is in charge of determining the rules and regulations regarding health and safety for private schools. La. R.S. Ann. 40:4.
Reference: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/comm/choice/regprivschl/regprivschl.pdf
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Louisiana Regulatory Laws
Although there are no requirements for Accreditation, nonpublic schools in Louisiana may seek Approval with the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education based maintaining an approved curriculum that is similar to public schools. La. Const. Art. VIII 4; LA R.S. Ann 17:11. All nonpublic schools must be registered with the state. La. R.S. Ann. 17:232(C) and (D).
Schools that are receiving local, state or federal funding must employ only teachers who are qualified according to the rules established by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Schools that do not receive aid are allowed to hire instructors with qualifications determined by the school or church. La. R.S. Ann. 17:236.
State approved nonpublic schools are required to maintain a curriculum that is equal or similar to public schools. La. R.S. Ann. 17:11. Requirements for graduation in a nonpublic school are the same as that in a public school and no more than 35 students can be enrolled in each class with the exception of music, art and physical education. La. R.S. Ann 17:11.
New students in nonpublic schools must show proof of immunization or proper paperwork that shows exemption. La. R.S. Ann. 17:170. The state health officer is in charge of determining the rules and regulations regarding health and safety for private schools. La. R.S. Ann. 40:4.
Reference: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/comm/choice/regprivschl/regprivschl.pdf
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Statistics for At-Risk Louisiana Teens
ADD/ADHD
- 14%
14 percent of children in Louisiana, aged 3–17 years have been diagnosed with ADHD. (National Survey of Children’s Health, 2016–2019).
TEEN PREGNANCY
- 25.7%
The teen pregnancy rate for adolescents aged 15 to 19 in Louisiana is 25.7 per 1,000 females in this age group, according to the World Population Review.
https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/teen-pregnancy-rates-by-state
TEEN SUICIDE
- 10.7%
Louisiana ranks 17th with a suicide rate of 10.7 deaths per 100,000 adolescents aged 15 to 19, according to data from the CDC WONDER Multiple Cause of Death Files (2020–2022).
https://www.americashealthrankings.org/explore/measures/teen_suicide/LA
DRUG USE
- 6.35%
In 2020, approximately 788,000 teenagers aged 12 to 17 nationwide met the criteria for Illicit Drug Use Disorder (IDUD). In Louisiana, about 6.35% of adolescents in this age group reported using illicit drugs, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics.
ALCOHOL USE
- 9.94%
Approximately 9.94% of teens in Louisiana suffer from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). (National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 2020).
TEEN VAPING
- 22.9%
Louisiana ranks 24th among all states, with 22.9% of high school teens reported to have used vapes. (Drug Watch, 2024).
TEEN PORNOGRAPHY
- 57%
The porn industry experienced a 12.6% annual revenue increase from 2018 to 2023. Adolescent exposure to pornography has steadily risen, with the age of first exposure becoming increasingly younger. 57% of young adults ages 18-25 use porn monthly or more often.
TEEN BULLYING
- 46%
According to Pew Research Center, 46% of U.S. teens aged 13 to 17 have experienced at least one of six types of cyberbullying behaviors. (Pew Research Center, 2022).
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/12/15/teens-and-cyberbullying-2022/
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When you partner with us, you can count on a plan of action that is unique to your teens needs. We start out with an evaluation that helps us narrow down the groups and organizations that are most helpful for your situation. We do not recommend any service or facility until they are screened for a history of success in their field. Since we are not affiliated or contracted with any of our recommendations, you can be assured that our advice is based on experience, not self interest. We at Help Your Teen Now have spent a decade helping hundreds of families just like yours find the best alternative or therapeutic boarding school for their struggling teen. You do not have to walk this difficult path alone. Let us be your advocate. Call today!