LSU Manship School News Service

May 2, 2023

House Bill proposes offering a state tax credit to businesses who hire high school interns

Business owners: Would you hire a high school intern if you could receive a state tax credit of up to $2,500 in return? The internships would include classroom work as well as hands-on involvement in high-demand industries, including those that do not require a college education.
May 16, 2023

State lawmakers kill pay raise for themselves, advance bill for some teachers to earn money for extra duties

The House Appropriations Committee voted 16-5 Monday to kill a bill that would have increased the salary for legislators. They passed a bill to allow teachers to be paid for any duties outside of their job descriptions. Additionally, teachers would be paid an hourly rate based on their salary for after-school activities except for coaching positions.