Government
Louisiana Senate passes bill that would add to Parental Bill of Rights(The Center Square) — A bill in the Louisiana Senate that would add a plank in the Parental Bill of Rights concerning the teaching of critical race theory passed… Read More
Government
‘Our students can hardly read!’ Louisiana House advances universal school choice after fiery speech from DemocratA universal school choice bill passed the Louisiana House on Monday with an overwhelming majority. HB 745, sponsored by Rep. Julie Emerson, R-District 39, sailed through the House… Read More
Government
Universal school choice bill approved by Louisiana Senate committeeA Louisiana Senate committee just advanced a universal school choice bill that would make the state the 12th in the nation to pass such a program. Read More
Government
Task force approves recommendations to lawmakers to fight maternal mortality(The Center Square) – A legislative task force this week finalized recommendations for lawmakers on addressing the state’s high rates of maternal mortality and preterm births. The Nursing… Read More
Public Education
Louisiana’s new Republican governor vetoes ed board’s attempt to lower high school graduation requirementsJust days after his inauguration, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order, vetoing an attempt to circumvent high school academic standards. The order… Read More
Public Education
Louisiana legislative committee strikes down graduation proposal critics say was lowering bar(The Center Square) – A policy approved by Louisiana’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to allow students who failed state tests to graduate by other means was nixed… Read More
Public Education
Louisiana superintendent opposes proposal to lower graduation standards(The Center Square) – Opposition is mounting as Louisiana’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education prepares for a final vote next week on a proposal to allow students who… Read More
Public Education
Audit: Louisiana education agency ignores some disabled student complaints(The Center Square) – A recent review of how the Louisiana Department of Education handles complaints about special education services for students with disabilities found many are ignored or… Read More
Free Speech
Feds threatened social media companies with ‘adverse legislation’ if they didn’t censor online speech, new Supreme Court brief arguesBiden officials “threaten, pressure, and coerce social-media platforms to silence the core political speech of millions of Americans,” Missouri and Louisiana argue in a Wednesday brief that asks the… Read More
Public Education
‘School choice for me but not for thee’: New report reveals backroom deals between teachers unions and Louisiana schools(The Daily Signal) – A new report published by the Pelican Institute, a Louisiana think tank, reveals a series of detrimental, hypocritical, and possibly illegal deals brokered between… Read More
Public Education
Louisiana graduation requirement rule change will receive a public hearing(The Center Square) – A proposed rule that would allow Louisiana high school students who failed state tests to graduate by other means will receive a public hearing next… Read More
Public Education
What do this year’s gubernatorial candidates in Kentucky, Louisiana and Mississippi think about education?Three states will elect governors in November. Here’s where the frontrunners stand on education. Kentucky In the Bluegrass State, Democratic incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear is running against… Read More
Public Education
New Louisiana law requires ‘In God We Trust’ be displayed in every classroomA new Louisiana law went into effect last week requiring public schools to display the motto “In God We Trust” in all classrooms. The law, known as… Read More
Government
Put you ‘in the ground’: Grad student threatens state senator over vote to protect kids from trans drugs(The Daily Signal) – A Louisiana state senator says he is undeterred despite receiving a death threat after he voted to override a governor’s veto… Read More
Government
Louisiana Legislature overrides governor’s veto, enacts law banning gender-affirming care for minorsA bill banning gender-affirming care for minors will become law after Louisiana lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto Tuesday. The House and Senate voted 76-23 and 28-11, respectively, to… Read More
Courts
Judge blocks Biden admin from colluding with Big Tech social media, in staggering injunction sought by Missouri, LouisianaA federal judge Tuesday blocked the Biden administration from content-related contact with social media firms, as part of Missouri’s lawsuit alleging the government colluded with the companies to impede… Read More
Public Education
Critics blast attempt to lower Louisiana high school graduation standards(The Center Square) – The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is moving ahead with plans to create waivers for high school graduation requirements critics believe will hurt… Read More
Government
Louisiana House to consider bill to allow education savings accounts(The Center Square) – Legislation to expand school choice in Louisiana for both public and private schools could soon get a floor vote in the House following two recent… Read More
Government
Louisiana lawmakers could explore implementing an ESA program(The Center Square) – Louisiana education officials could soon begin exploring how to implement an education savings account program students can use to attend private schools, or for other… Read More
Government
Charter school student with 4.98 GPA credits God, parents after being accepted to over 170 colleges(Daily Caller) – A 16-year-old high school student in New Orleans has credited God and his parents for his academic success which has earned him more than $9 million… Read More