School Vouchers

The battle over school vouchers in Louisiana is headed to court.

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