Standard&Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'SP-1+' rating to Louisiana Public Facilities Authority's (LPFA) series 2003D-2003H advance-funding notes, issued for Orleans Parish School Board, Plaquemines Parish School Board, Monroe City School Board, Lafayette Parish School Board, and East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. The rating reflects: An alternative security mechanism in case of debt service deficiencies by participating school districts, A general fund pledge of each of the districts, and A strong debt service coverage by net general fund cash balances at the segregation dates. When the notes are issued, each school board will enter into a purchase agreement with LPFA, providing for the purchase of that board's anticipation certificates by LPFA. The notes will provide funds to purchase