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LOUISIANA STRENGTHENS SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS FOLLOWING 2024 REVIEW BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
March 3, 2026Louisiana will continue strengthening its systems for special education following a 2024 review conducted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs through its Differentiated Monitoring and Support process.
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LA GATOR APPLICATION WINDOW FOR 2026-2027 OPEN MARCH 1
February 28, 2026Families of students currently participating in the LA GATOR Scholarship Program must renew their application for the 2026–2027 school year. Families of Louisiana students not currently participating in the program or on the waitlist may submit a new application.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVES LOUISIANA’S EDUCATION FLEXIBILITY WAIVER
February 25, 2026This authority reduces administrative delays, increases flexibility in the use of federal funds, and maintains all required federal safeguards and accountability measures.
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LOUISIANA STRENGTHENS SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS FOLLOWING 2024 REVIEW BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
March 3, 2026Louisiana will continue strengthening its systems for special education following a 2024 review conducted by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs through its Differentiated Monitoring and Support process.
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LA GATOR APPLICATION WINDOW FOR 2026-2027 OPEN MARCH 1
February 28, 2026Families of students currently participating in the LA GATOR Scholarship Program must renew their application for the 2026–2027 school year. Families of Louisiana students not currently participating in the program or on the waitlist may submit a new application.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVES LOUISIANA’S EDUCATION FLEXIBILITY WAIVER
February 25, 2026This authority reduces administrative delays, increases flexibility in the use of federal funds, and maintains all required federal safeguards and accountability measures.
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