FILE:  JQK

FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS

The Cameron Parish School Board recognizes the educational and cultural value of international exchange programs and students and authorizes the admission of a limited number.  International exchange students are educated at the expense of the school district.  International exchange program students from other countries who are those are temporarily in Cameron Parish without their parents/legal guardians for the purpose of attending school.  To protect the interest of the district, its schools and students, the only international exchange students to be admitted are students from district-approved exchange programs.

International exchange students are approved by the district on an annual basis.  District approval must be obtained prior to seeking the admission of any international exchange student to a public school in Cameron Parish.  For the year of admittance, the sponsoring agency of any exchange student must be included in the list published by the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel and be approved by the United States Immigration Agency to qualify for J-1 visas.

The Superintendent will establish procedures and regulations for the administration of this program to ensure that the acceptance and placement of international exchange students will be a beneficial experience for all involved.

New policy:   February 20, 2017

Ref:    Council on Standards for International Educational Travel

Board minutes, 2-20-17

Cameron Parish School Board