Louisiana teachers union threatens to sue private schools over voucher program

FoxNews ^ | 8/6/2012 | Unknown

[Blood of Tyrants]

A Louisiana teachers union is threatening private schools with legal action if they accept money from a new voucher program – and the threat has already forced at least one school to put its participation in the program on hold.

The demand was sent a few weeks ago by law firm representing the Louisiana Association of Educators and several other interests, and it argues the state-approved program is illegal because participating schools would be receiving an unconstitutional payment of public funds.

The two-page letter further states if schools don’t agree, then the law firm has “no alternative” than to take legal action.

“Our clients have directed us to take whatever means necessary to prevent the unconstitutional transfer of public money,” wrote Brian Blackwell, of the firm Blackwell & Associates.

[kalee]

Actually it is Nevada. California is 43.

[kalee]

Actually it is Nevada. California is 43.

[353FMG]

Satan at work in our educational system.

[danielmryan]

I’ve actually likened it to Section 8’ing private schools on a message board in the recent past. Thanks for the reminder, it’s a perfect description.

Glad to be of help.