Gov John Bel Edwards proposes curbs on Louisiana vouchers, charter schools

The Advocate: In a plan sure to spark controversy, Gov. John Bel Edwards on Monday proposed narrowing eligibility for Louisiana’s voucher program and making it harder to launch charter schools.

Edwards, in a 29-minute speech to a joint session of the Legislature, said he wants vouchers limited to students attending D and F public schools, not C, D and F, which is current law.

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