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Bossier Parish Schools End 60 Years of Federal Oversight

8/7/2026

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United States officials, including the Justice Department, and the Bossier Parish School Board agreed Thursday to end more than 60 years of federal oversight of the district.
Superintendent Jason Rowland said the dismissal frees the district to decide what best serves students and staff.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the deal, calling old consent decrees expensive, ineffective and a loss of local control.

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United States officials, including the Justice Department, and the Bossier Parish School Board agreed Thursday to end more than 60 years of federal oversight of the district.
Superintendent Jason Rowland said the dismissal frees the district to decide what best serves students and staff.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the deal, calling old consent decrees expensive, ineffective and a loss of local control.