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Leadership
Your Governor:
Jeff Landry (R) (25)
First term began in January 2024 (no term limit).
Governor Jeff Landry has fulfilled his campaign commitment to promote and expand the state's parental choice programs by signing the Giving All a True Opportunity to Rise (LA GATOR) ESA legislation into law in 2024. This landmark program reflects his dedication to providing families with greater educational freedom and access to diverse learning opportunities across Louisiana. He is also committed to maintaining the state's increasing achievement gains.
STATE LEGISLATURE:
The Louisiana Legislature has been a pro-parent power body in recent years and in 2024 cemented its reputation for helping steward educational opportunities for families, ensuring greater flexibility and choice in the years ahead.
Constitutional Issues
Both tax credit and voucher programs are consistent with the Louisiana Constitution, which does not contain a Blaine Amendment, but it does contain parallel language to the federal Constitution's Religion Clauses.
In a 2018 ruling, the Louisiana Supreme Court found that charters are constitutional.
Transparency
School report cards are easily accessed on Louisiana’s Department of Education website, under the "Measuring Results” section. Report cards are extremely easy to navigate and include detailed information on academic offerings, after school opportunities, academic performance by student groups, teacher workforce, among other measures like music and art.
Educational options are also highlighted on the main banner under “School Choices.”
School Board elections in Louisiana occur separately from the general election cycle, often resulting in reduced parental influence and a diminished ability to make their voices heard due to lower voter turnout.