1. A. Although an open meeting may be scheduled as in-person, the Louisiana Educational Television Authority is obligated to provide for participation via electronic means on an individualized basis by people with disabilities.

2. B. People with disabilities are defined as any of the following:

   1. 1. a member of the public with a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
   2. 2. a designated caregiver of such a person; or
   3. 3. a participant member of the agency with an ADA-qualifying disability.
3. C. The Louisiana Educational Television Authority shall ensure that the written public notice for an open meeting, as required by R.S. 42:19, includes the name, telephone number and email address of the designated agency representative to whom a disability accommodation may be submitted.

Historical Note

D. The requestor shall be provided with an accommodation, including the teleconference and/or video conference link, for participation via electronic means as soon as possible following receipt of the request, but no later than the start of the scheduled meeting.

Historical Note

E. Participation via electronic means shall count for purposes of establishing quorum and voting.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:2504(A), R.S. 17:2505(3), R.S. 42:14, R.S. 42:17.2, and R.S. 42:17.2.1.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Education, Educational Television Authority, LR 50:784 (June 2024).