Louisiana Senate Plans Major Cut to Funding for LA GATOR Voucher Program - News Facts Network

Dozens of advocates urge senators to maintain LA GATOR funding

(The Center Square) − A coalition of more than two dozen advocacy organizations is urging Louisiana senators to fully fund the newly approved LA GATOR Scholarship Program, a school choice

Louisiana Senate will reduce funding for Gov. Landry’s private school vouchers, chamber leader says

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Senate plans only $50M for LA GATOR vouchers, not the $94M proposed by Gov. Landry. Only 6,000 current voucher students will be funded in the 2025–26 school year. Henry prioritizes K-3 tutoring and teacher pay over voucher expansion. Concerns raised about long-term financial impact and past voucher program results. The Louisiana Senate president said his chamber will dramatically scale back funding for the new private school…

Louisiana Senate Plans Major Cut to Funding for LA GATOR Voucher Program - News Facts Network

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Louisiana Senate will reduce funding for Gov. Landry’s private school vouchers, chamber leader says • Louisiana Illuminator

Senate President Cameron Henry, left, speaks with Sen. Pat Connick in the Louisiana Senate on May 27, 2025. (Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)The Louisiana Senate president said his chamber will dramatically scale back funding for the new private school voucher program from what Gov. Jeff Landry and the House of Representatives have pledged.  Sen. Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, has said for weeks that the Senate will only fund the new program with $…