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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsLouisiana Supreme Court Rules Jindal’s School Voucher Program Unconstitutional
Louisiana Supreme Court Rules Jindals School Voucher Program Unconstitutional
Louisiana's Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court decision ruling Gov. Bobby Jindal's (R) private school tuition voucher program unconstitutional, the Associated Press reports.
In a 6-1 vote, the court ruled that Louisiana's constitution forbids using money earmarked for public schools to pay for private school tuition.
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/louisiana-supreme-court-rules-jindals-school-voucher-program
Louisiana's Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court decision ruling Gov. Bobby Jindal's (R) private school tuition voucher program unconstitutional, the Associated Press reports.
In a 6-1 vote, the court ruled that Louisiana's constitution forbids using money earmarked for public schools to pay for private school tuition.
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/louisiana-supreme-court-rules-jindals-school-voucher-program
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Louisiana Supreme Court Rules Jindal’s School Voucher Program Unconstitutional (Original Post)
ProSense
May 2013
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MattBaggins
(7,904 posts)1. Good
Still Sensible
(2,870 posts)2. That 6-1 vote is a strong statement! n/t
hatrack
(59,584 posts)3. EAT IT, Kenneth!
Outstanding.
Only one question - who the hell was the one vote? Jesus Christ on a pogo stick.
Scurrilous
(38,687 posts)4. Heh!
sheshe2
(83,750 posts)5. Bravo! nt