LRN Newscast 6:30 April 6

Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a proclamation that changes the deadline to achieve at least a 20 on the ACT until September 30th for potential TOPS students, instead of the traditional April deadline. Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance Executive Director Dr. Sujuan Boutte…
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Boutte says they’re working with the A-C-T for a June testing date, even if restrictions are still in place.

The uncertainty around the COVID-19 outbreak makes it extremely challenging for families to reassure children. LSU Psychology Assistant Professor Dr. Anna Long says a change in a child’s behavior is typical during a crisis.
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Many COVID-19 cases are undiagnosed due to someone being asymptomatic and never getting tested, but there is a test that can determine if someone had it without noticing and recovered. Kevin Barnhart has more.
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