9:30 LRN Newscast May 12

The full House is set to debate a bill that would consider an abortion an act of murder and send mothers who have one to prison. Kevin Gallagher has more…:

Cut 1 (33) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher.”

For a second time, the House rejects a bill that would ban corporal punishment in Louisiana public schools. While the practice of spanking and paddling in school is generally not used in large school systems the practice is still allowed in rural school districts. 31 states ban corporal punishment in public schools.

The nationwide shortage of infant formula has parents of newborns looking for options. Director of Nutrition Services at the Louisiana Department of Health Jennifer Nicklas suggests looking at smaller retailers like drug stores and reminds parents not to attempt to make your own formula, and never…

Cut 10 (08) “…breast milk.”

A Senate-approved bill requiring Louisiana public schools to adopt cameras in special needs classroom policies by the end of the year advances from House Education. Parent Jody Rollins, whose son is nonverbal, says it’s as if education is lawless.

Cut 16 (11)  “…good feeling.”

A bill passed last year requiring cameras in special needs classrooms however many have not because they say it’s too costly.