La. high court: Red Tape Reduction Act suit premature
by JOE GYAN JR. - Advocate (excerpt)

The Louisiana Supreme Court reversed a Baton Rouge judge who struck down a 2010 state law that lets school districts seek four-year waivers from some education laws and rules in an effort to improve student achievement.

The waiver law, known as the Red Tape Reduction and Local Empowerment Act, was pushed hard by Gov. Bobby Jindal.

“I’m pleased with the Court’s decision. The Red Tape Reduction Act frees schools from red tape so local educators can scale up reforms that will help students succeed,” Jindal said Tuesday.