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Baton Rouge Explores Outsourcing Bus Routes Amid Driver Shortages

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board granted Supt. LaMont Cole the authority to hire First Student for bus services due to a driver shortage, though internal solutions are preferred.

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Louisiana's New Education Law: A Step Towards Inclusive School Choice?

Louisiana has introduced a new law providing parents with public funds for private education, aiming to improve options without discrimination, amidst concerns of potential exclusivity.

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New Year, New Laws: Louisiana Implements Sweeping Legislative Changes

Louisiana is set to implement 32 new laws on January 1, 2025, affecting unemployment benefits, seafood labeling, hemp-derived THC products, voter registration, and state corporate income taxes.

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