Legal Question in Education Law in Louisiana

Forged notes

I am an assistant principal and am surprised at some of the notes I get when students return from absences.

Today, I clearly saw where a note from the doctor had an altered date on it in two places. The mother of the child involved happens to work for that very doctor.

Isn't there a law against this and what are the penalties?


Asked on 11/14/07, 3:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Adam Lambert The Law Office of Adam S. Lambert

Re: Forged notes

Even if it could technically be called a forgery or an injury to public records, but it is not really a case any DA would waste time pursuing. It is something the school should handle internally.

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Answered on 11/26/07, 3:44 pm


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