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House Passes Bill Fining Parents for School Threats
By IZZY WOLLFARTH
Thu,04/02/26-3:41PM , 437 Reads
The House advanced a bill Monday that would hold parents liable for fines of up to $5,000 for threats called into schools by their children.
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A bill by Rep. Ken Brass, D-Vacherie, would give graduating high school seniors an additional pathway to financial aid under the TOPS Tech program.

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Lawmakers push to expand vocational training programs to meet workforce needs
By SHERIDAN WHITE
Wed,04/01/26-5:45PM , 696 Reads
Louisiana lawmakers are advancing a series of education and workforce bills aimed at expanding vocat
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Former public school teacher Nikita Clark, right in photo, said she was forced to retire after being injured by a student in her classroom. She spoke in favor of a bill to protect teachers by Rep. Candace Newell, left. Sheridan White/LSU Manship School News Service

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Teacher Shield Act Advances to Protect Educators From Student Attacks
By SHERIDAN WHITE
Wed,04/01/26-4:03PM , 585 Reads
A House bill aimed at protecting teachers from student attacks is gaining traction after advancing t
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From left, Principal Perry Revels, Sean Archer and Athletic Director John Holmes following Archer’s appointment as Madison High School’s head football coach. Photo by Timothy Holdiness

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Madison High Names Sean Archer Head Football Coach
By TIMOTHY HOLDINESS - Publisher/Editor
Wed,04/01/26-9:44AM , 1,214 Reads
Madison High School has named Sean Archer as its new head football coach, Principal Perry Revels announced.

Athletic Director John Holmes said the selection followed an internal hiring process due to a district hiring freeze. Two applicants from within the district applied for the position before Archer was chosen.
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