Governor Jeff Landry opens the 2024 regular legislative session by telling state lawmakers that bold changes need to be made to improve public education. Landry says it’s time to give parents more flexibility to decide where to send their students to school.
He pointed out the success of two children in the audience who attend a charter school in Baton Rouge.
“Kayla and Aniyaa have been educated for success because their charter school allowed them the flexibility so that their education leads them to a vocation,” said Landry. “Despite living in an underserved minority community – they attend Gardere Community Christian School. They are an example that proves school choice works. Gardere has test scores 300% hither than the closest schools in their area.”
Landry also wants legislators to address constitutional reform. He says the state’s current constitution has been amended way too many times. He says the document also limits the legislature’s ability to address significant problems.
“It is time for us to open the dialogue about reforming our bloated, outdated, antiquated and much abused state constitution,” said Landry.
Landry says Louisiana’s constitution ranks amongst the longest of all state constitutions with 72,000 words. The governor also says the state’s constitution prevents lawmakers from implementing needed change.
Insurance reform will also be key topic as the state legislators will look at ways to improve the property insurance market. New Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says deregulation of the industry is the key and Landry agrees.
“There will be several ideas and proposals before you this session addressing the insurance crisis. I urge you to listen carefully to this debate and arrive at the solutions that are fair to the consumer and will work to attract companies”
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