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The goal of this bill is to act as a "backup" for schools to fall back on and essentially be able to say, "It's a state policy, not get upset with us." The hope is that Sen. Bill 207 will give school leaders the confidence to enforce a 'No Phones in the Classroom' policy without having to take the heat entirely.

Recent changes in Louisiana laws regarding physical discipline have left many parents unsure of whether their kids can or can't be paddled at school.

Louisiana is currently ranked 50th in the country in financial literacy. In an attempt to increase our state's future generations' knowledge on everything to do with finance a bill was proposed by our state representative Nicholas Muscarello.

Currently, in the state of Louisiana, juveniles and prisoners cannot be struck by authorities but that's not the case for the state's K-12 students.

As Hurricane Ida approaches Louisiana, many schools across the state are announcing closures. Ida is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane on Sunday, August 29th.

Just before the close of the legislative session at the state capital, lawmakers have decided that all 5-year-olds in Louisiana must attend kindergarten.

Some thought that schools would be COVID superspreaders. But that hasn't been the case in Louisiana, with less than 1% of students testing positive.

The Director of the CDC talks about minimal COVID dangers for students, and concerns around rising student suicide rates, food safety, and other critical issues

During today's briefing, the Governor said all current proclamations will be extended to at least April 30th

A Louisiana middle school is being blasted for what is being called "Inappropriate" and "gross" spirit week themes.

Kentwood native Britney Spears is stepping up to help schools in her home state after last year's disastrous flooding.

The release of ACT scores shows relatively few Louisiana students are meeting benchmarks.

Black Alliance for Educational Options says they think the Justice Department should drop the issue.