Louisiana Becomes Second State to Secure ESEA Funding Waiver In a move that could have significant implications for the state's education system, Louisiana has become the second state to secure a waiver from certain provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The waiver, which was granted by the US Department of Education, allows Louisiana to implement its own plan for evaluating and improving student performance, rather than adhering to the federal guidelines outlined in the ESEA. This decision is likely to be seen as a major victory for Governor Bobby Jindal, who has been a vocal critic of the federal government's involvement in education policy. With this waiver, Louisiana joins Texas as a pioneer in the trend of states seeking greater flexibility in implementing federal education reform initiatives.
Louisiana 2nd state approved for ESEA funding waiver K-12 Dive
