Starting today parents can begin applying for the statewide voucher program. It's expected many private, parochial and Christian schools will participate.
These schools are participating:
Evangel Christian Academy will accept 80 students in the fall.
20 in Kindergarten; 5 in 1st-4th grades; 10 in 7th, 8th, & 9th grades; and 5 in 10th & 11th grades
University Christian Prepara
Gov. Bobby Jindal's effort to grant students in troubled public schools private school vouchers moved closer to reaching the goal with approval by a Senate Committee.
After several hours of debate, the Education Committee voted 5-1 to send SB597 to the full Senate for consideration. Supporters say it would help children trapped in failing schools. Opponents say it is aimed at destroying public edu