Louisiana Gov. Landry Signs School Choice Scholarship Program Into Law

Louisiana became the latest state to introduce school choice legislation on Wednesday, allowing parents to use public funds to support their children’s education, either at public or private schools. Gov. Jeff Landry (R-La.), who took office in January, signed Senate Bill 313 into law on June 19. He hailed the measure as fulfilling a campaign promise to reform the state’s education system and said it would “bring common sense back to our classrooms.” The legislation formed part of a package of education bills signed by the governor, dubbed the “Dream Big Package.” His office described the measures as being designed to prioritize learning, reduce bureaucracy, and return to fundamental educational values. The centerpiece is the Louisiana GATOR (Give All a True Opportunity to Rise) Scholarship Program, commonly referred to as school choice....