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Louisiana sues Biden over Title IX rules that protect LGBTQ students from discrimination
By Greg Hillburn Louisiana is suing President Joe Biden to block new U.S. Department of Education rules issued that include protections...
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May 1, 20243 min read
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Louisiana Senate unanimously approves resolution for Summer EBT funds request
By Andrés Fuentes KENNER, La. (WVUE) - Louisiana State Senators on Tuesday (April 30) voted unanimously on a resolution urging Governor...
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Apr 30, 20242 min read
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Louisiana Foster Children Sue State System
By Rich Collins BATON ROUGE — On April 10, a class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of more than 4,000 Louisiana foster children...
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Apr 26, 20242 min read
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Louisiana might tap into state savings to build more juvenile correctional facilities
Louisiana legislative leaders are giving thought to withdrawing money from a state savings account to build and refurbish juvenile...
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Apr 6, 20243 min read
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Louisiana State Supreme Court strikes down child sex abuse law
The Louisiana State Supreme Court has issued an opinion on a law impacting victims of child sex abuse. The court's opinion Friday, says...
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Apr 5, 20243 min read
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Louisiana may fund private school for students rich and poor with education savings accounts
Greg Hilburn, Shreveport Times Louisiana could begin paying for any student, rich or poor, to attend private schools as momentum for...
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Apr 2, 20243 min read
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House proposals will allow children with parents in prison better access to each other
Marlo Lacen, KTAL Two resolutions were moved through the House Criminal Justice Committee Thursday morning to improve relationships and...
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Mar 31, 20241 min read
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Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Releases Results of Annual Child Care Parent Poll
NEW ORLEANS — From the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children: On Feb. 21, LPIC hosted a press conference releasing the results from the...
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Mar 1, 20244 min read
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DCFS, Plaquemines Parish Government Unite to Help with SNAP Applications
Baton Rouge - The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is pleased to announce it has partnered with the...
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Feb 28, 20243 min read
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Gov. Landry explains why Louisiana will not participate in the Summer EBT Program
By Chris Rosato BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana says it will not be participating in the federal Summer EBT Program that would give...
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Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Louisiana Senate Bill 3 would redefine ‘child’ in terms of juvenile offenders
By Donna Keeya and Curtis Heyen (KSLA) — An effort is underway in Baton Rouge to redefine what it means to be a child when it comes to...
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Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Report: Louisiana ranks low for wellbeing of Black children
By Allison Bruhl BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A new report shows that Louisiana has the third-lowest score for the well-being of Black...
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Jan 30, 20242 min read
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Jeff Landry's education council calls for changes to teacher pay, school ratings
By Patrick Wall Louisiana should pay effective teachers more. It should improve the tests students take and the state’s "confusing”...
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Jan 28, 20243 min read
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Louisiana Legislature could undo 'Raise the Age' next month, Senate president says
By Meghan Friedmann During next month’s special session on crime, the Legislature will likely consider undoing a key criminal justice...
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Jan 17, 20242 min read
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La. Dept. of Education declined summer food assistance for children
By: Greg Larose Louisiana is one of 15 states that declined to take part in a federal program that will help feed some 21 million...
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Jan 13, 20243 min read
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Caddo Juvenile Services’ trauma-informed care used as statewide model for LDH youth, families initiative
(KTAL/KMSS) – The Louisiana Department of Health announced that it will adopt a statewide approach to preventing and addressing trauma...
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Dec 30, 20232 min read
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Increase in Social Security, Veterans Benefits Means Decreases for Some SNAP, FITAP, and KCSP Recipients
DCFS: Baton Rouge - More than 130,000 Louisiana families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Family...
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Dec 26, 20233 min read
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Bill Introduced to Ensure Access to Mental Health Care for Foster Care Children
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in...
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Dec 6, 20232 min read
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California Launches First State Funded Income Pilot Program for Foster Youth
SACRAMENTO – California just launched the first two state-funded Guaranteed Income Pilot Programs – focused on former foster youth. These...
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Dec 5, 20232 min read
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DCFS Urges Immediate PIN Change Amid Skimming Device Discovery
BATON ROUGE, LA - The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is urging all EBT cardholders to immediately change their PIN,...
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Nov 29, 20232 min read
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