Proposal to expand LA GATOR funding raises oversight concerns

Louisiana school voucher program should 'be scrapped,' Senate leader says

(The Center Square) − An expansion of Louisiana’s school voucher program pushed by Gov. Jeff Landry and voucher advocates is meeting resistance in the state Legislature again this year. Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, said Friday he remains skeptical of spending more taxpayer dollars on the state’s LA GATOR program, warning that lawmakers should […] The post Louisiana school voucher program should ‘be scrapped,’ Senate lead…

Proposal to expand LA GATOR funding raises oversight concerns

Louisiana’s push to expand its school voucher-style LA GATOR program is once again running into resistance at the state Capitol, setting up a renewed fight over funding, oversight and the program’s scope, The Center Square writes.  Senate President Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, is questioning whether the state should nearly double spending on the program, citing concerns about how taxpayer dollars are tracked and used. Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposed b…