Louisiana
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Early Childhood Education Millage
In 2022, voters in New Orleans, LA, passed a property tax levy that, along with state matching funds, will provide early childhood education to 2,000 children from low-income households annually. The campaign won a 5 millage property tax that will raise $21 million in the first year and will be doubled by the state’s matching fund. The program will provide child and family support services, coaching and professional development for teachers, and expand the supply of quality early learning centers.
Learn more: Early Childhood education millage
Sources:
Children's Funding Project. (2022). New Orleans, LA’s Early Childhood Education Millage.
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2022 | $21 million annually; doubled by state's matching fund |
City Dedicated Funding Stream
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A property tax levy that, along with state matching funds, will provide child and family support services, coaching and professional development for early educators, and expand the supply of quality early learning centers
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In 2022, voters in New Orleans, LA, passed a property tax levy that, along with state matching funds, will provide early childhood education to 2,000 children from low-income households annually. The campaign won a 5 millage property tax that will raise $21 million in the first year and will be doubled by the state’s matching fund. The program will provide child and family support services, coaching and professional development for teachers, and expand the supply of quality early learning centers.
Learn more: Early Childhood education millage
Sources:
Children's Funding Project. (2022). New Orleans, LA’s Early Childhood Education Millage.
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Louisiana Department of Education Virtual Therapy
In 2022, the Louisiana Department of Education partnered with Ochsner Health to launch a virtual therapy program for educators. This program was designed to respond to ongoing mental health challenges faced by educators during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It covers four virtual therapy visits for Louisiana public school teachers and support staff at all K-12 school systems and early childhood centers serving children from birth to age four. Additional visits are available for $37.50 (30-minute visits) and $75 (60-minute visits). Appointments are available during daytime and evening hours Monday through Friday and on Saturdays. Funding for this three-year initiative is provided through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund.
Learn More: Louisiana Department of Education Virtual Therapy
Sources:
Louisiana Department of Education. (n.d.). Virtual Therapy through Ochsner Anywhere Care.
Louisiana Department of Education. (n.d.). Virtual Therapy through Ochsner Anywhere Care: Frequently Asked Questions.
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2022 |
CCDBG COVID Relief Allocations – CARES, CRRSE, ARPA (CCDF & Stabilization)
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4 free virtual therapy appointments; subsequent appointments are $37.50 – $75 per visit, depending on length
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In 2022, the Louisiana Department of Education partnered with Ochsner Health to launch a virtual therapy program for educators. This program was designed to respond to ongoing mental health challenges faced by educators during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It covers four virtual therapy visits for Louisiana public school teachers and support staff at all K-12 school systems and early childhood centers serving children from birth to age four. Additional visits are available for $37.50 (30-minute visits) and $75 (60-minute visits). Appointments are available during daytime and evening hours Monday through Friday and on Saturdays. Funding for this three-year initiative is provided through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund.
Learn More: Louisiana Department of Education Virtual Therapy
Sources:
Louisiana Department of Education. (n.d.). Virtual Therapy through Ochsner Anywhere Care.
Louisiana Department of Education. (n.d.). Virtual Therapy through Ochsner Anywhere Care: Frequently Asked Questions.
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Pathways Apprenticeships
In 2021, the Louisiana Department of Education (DOE) created the Fast Forward initiative to offer students opportunities to earn an associate degree or gain meaningful work experience in a variety of fields, including early childhood education, through an apprenticeship while in high school. In the early childhood field, the initiative is intended to expand the teacher workforce. Participants are trained to assure the health, safety, and well-being of young children in out-of-home care. The Fast Forward program has three pathways: Jump Start 2.0 Pathway, TOPS University Pathway, and Louisiana Transfer Degree Pathway. In 2021 the program announced grants of up to $50,000 to be awarded to a lead regional secondary school system and its higher education partner in each of the eight regions of the state. The DOE and the Board of Regents each contributed $200,000 for the total grant cost of $400,000. The initiative aims to assist with establishing statewide industry or sector partnerships among local educational agencies and institutions of higher education.
Learn more: Louisiana Department of Education
Sources:
Louisiana Department of Education. (n.d.). Fast Forward
Louisiana Department of Education. (2023). Approved Fast Forward Pathways List.
Louisiana Department of Education. (n.d.). Fast Forward Pathways.
Louisiana Department of Education. (n.d.). Jumpstart 2.0 Associate of Applied Science: Care and Development of Young Children.
Louisiana Department of Education. (2021). Louisiana Department of Education Launches Bold Career and College Readiness Pilot Supported by BESE, Board of Regents.
Louisiana Board of Regents. (2021). Louisiana Previews New Career & College Readiness Pathways During Joint BESE, Regents Meeting.
Louisiana Department of Education. (2021). Louisiana Department of Education Awards $400,000 in Planning Grants to Improve Career & College Readiness.
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2021 | $400,000.00 |
State-funded program
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In 2021, the Louisiana Department of Education (DOE) created the Fast Forward initiative to offer students opportunities to earn an associate degree or gain meaningful work experience in a variety of fields, including early childhood education, through an apprenticeship while in high school. In the early childhood field, the initiative is intended to expand the teacher workforce. Participants are trained to assure the health, safety, and well-being of young children in out-of-home care. The Fast Forward program has three pathways: Jump Start 2.0 Pathway, TOPS University Pathway, and Louisiana Transfer Degree Pathway. In 2021 the program announced grants of up to $50,000 to be awarded to a lead regional secondary school system and its higher education partner in each of the eight regions of the state. The DOE and the Board of Regents each contributed $200,000 for the total grant cost of $400,000. The initiative aims to assist with establishing statewide industry or sector partnerships among local educational agencies and institutions of higher education.
Learn more: Louisiana Department of Education
Sources:
Louisiana Department of Education. (n.d.). Fast Forward
Louisiana Department of Education. (2023). Approved Fast Forward Pathways List.
Louisiana Department of Education. (n.d.). Fast Forward Pathways.
Louisiana Department of Education. (n.d.). Jumpstart 2.0 Associate of Applied Science: Care and Development of Young Children.
Louisiana Department of Education. (2021). Louisiana Department of Education Launches Bold Career and College Readiness Pilot Supported by BESE, Board of Regents.
Louisiana Board of Regents. (2021). Louisiana Previews New Career & College Readiness Pathways During Joint BESE, Regents Meeting.
Louisiana Department of Education. (2021). Louisiana Department of Education Awards $400,000 in Planning Grants to Improve Career & College Readiness.
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Demographics Data Scorecard
State population
4,590,241 Source U.S. Census, 2022
Rural %
28.5% Source U.S. Census, 2020
Urban %
71.5% Source U.S. Census, 2020
Number of children 0–4
285,149 Source KIDS COUNT, 2021
Poverty levels - children 0—8 below 200% poverty
49% Source KIDS COUNT, 2021
Median family income among households with children
$64,200.00 Source KIDS COUNT, 2021
Unemployment rate
4.0% Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, June 2024
Unemployment rate of parents
4% Source KIDS COUNT, 2021
Children under age 6 with all available parents in the labor force
68% Source KIDS COUNT, 2021
Children living in households with a high housing cost burden
30% Source KIDS COUNT, 2021
Child Population by Race and Ethnicity Source KIDS COUNT, 2021
Race and Ethnicity
- American Indian and Alaska Native (1%)
- Asian (2%)
- Black or African American (36%)
- Hispanic or Latino (8%)
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (0.49%)
- Two or more races (3%)
- White, not Hispanic or Latino (50%)
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| State House | R | R | R | R | R |
| State Senate | R | R | R | R | R |
Early Childhood Education Programs Link copied!
Early Childhood Education Programs
| Program Name | Program Length* | Universal or Targeted Pre-K Policy | State Spending Per Child |
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| Nonpublic Schools Early Childhood Development Program (NSECD) Source: NIEER 2023 | Targeted Pre-K Policy (4-Year-Olds) Source: NIEER 2023 | ||
| Cecil J. Picard LA 4 Early Childhood Program (LA 4) Source: NIEER 2023 | Targeted Pre-K Policy (4-Year-Olds) Source: NIEER 2023 | ||
| 8(g) Student Enhancement Block Grant Program LA 4 (8(g)) Source: NIEER 2023 | Targeted Pre-K Policy (4-Year-Olds) Source: NIEER 2023 |
2023 Percent of 3-Year-Olds Enrolled in Early Childhood Education Programs Source: NIEER 2023
Programs
- Percent of 3-Year-Old Children Enrolled in Public Early Childhood Education Programs (0.2%)
- 3-Year-old Children Enrolled in Head Start (18%)
- Other/None (81.8%)
2023 Percent of 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Early Childhood Education Programs Source: NIEER 2023
Programs
- Percent of 4-Year-Old Children Enrolled in Public Early Childhood Education Programs (30%)
- 4-Year-old Children Enrolled in Head Start (10%)
- Other/None (60%)
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2017–2019 Median Hourly Wages Source CSCCE 2018, 2020
Role
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Child Care Workers
$9.36 (2017, adjusted)
$9.13 (2019) -
Preschool Teachers
$17.86 (2017, adjusted)
$12.91 (2019) -
Preschool or Child Care Center Directors
$20.08 (2017, adjusted)
$18.80 (2019)
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Federal and State Early Childhood Education Funding (in Millions) Source First Five Years Fund, 2024
Funding Source
- Head Start and Early Head Start Funding ($215.5)
- CCDBG & Mandatory Funds ($199.9)
- CCDBG State Match ($14.9)
- State-Funded Pre-K ($109.2)
- MIECHV ($11.8)
- IDEA Part C ($7.6)
- IDEA Part B, Sec 619 ($7.1)
- TANF Early Learning and Care ($55.9)
- Preschool Development Grant Birth ($4)