According to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, there are almost 78-thousand illegal school bus passes annually in Louisiana. State Trooper Eddie Thomas wants to remind motorists to halt when the stop sign on a school bus is out
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Thomas says all traffic must come to a complete stop at least 30 feet away from the bus, but motorists heading in the opposite direction do not have to stop when it’s a four-lane road, with a physical barrier, a raised median or a continuous turn lane.

A new law goes into effect this school year that will hold children back in the third grade if they are not meeting reading requirements. Superintendent of Education Doctor Cade Brumley says this year’s third graders will be the first class that must demonstrate proficiency in reading to graduate to the fourth grade…
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If a student gets a “well below” score after three tests, additional tutoring will be available.

We might see more mugshots released to the public as a result of a new state law. Mel Bridges has the details.
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The parents of a 19-month old killed in a police shooting has filed a lawsuit that names Lafayette Police, the city and others as defendants. The toddler died in the cross fire when officers responded to a domestic violence complaint last August. The lawsuit says police were notified children were present before the shooting started. Authorities say two officers were shot when John Nicholas opened fire on law enforcement and he’s been indicted on second-degree murder, five counts of attempted first degree murder and other charges.