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        <Explanation>THE SCHOOL IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL ORGANIZED UNDER LOUISIANA STATUTES. ALL NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH VARIOUS SOURCES, INCLUDING PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS, PUBLICATIONS AND ON THEIR WEBSITE.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE IN THE FORM OF VARIOUS AWARDS, GRANTS AND OTHER SUBSIDIES FROM FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERMENTS.</Explanation>
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