Reported Incidents
For Louisiana
Incidents are community-reported or sourced from third parties, and are allegations — not established facts. Incidents describe institutions, never individuals.
School receives LGBTQ+ center grant
Alleged incident at Benjamin Franklin High School · Louisiana
A high school received a $10,000 grant to establish a "QCenter" focused on promoting "queer joy" and supporting LGBTQ+ students. This initiative is part of a broader program providing funds to schools for LGBTQ+ initiatives. The grant's purpose is to integrate LGBTQ+ issues into the school environment.
Teacher confuses students on gender
Alleged statewide incident in Louisiana
A teacher in a school district used social media to discuss their gender identity with students. The teacher expressed enjoyment over students' confusion regarding their gender. This incident raises concerns about appropriate classroom discussions.
District Survey Asks Personal Data
Alleged incident in Lafourche Parish School District · Louisiana
A school district distributed a survey to parents that included questions about their and their children's race, religion, and gender. The survey also sought opinions on teaching controversial topics and social justice issues. This raised concerns about data collection and the nature of educational content.
Academy Funds Gender Identity Training
Alleged incident in Jefferson Parish School District · Louisiana
A school received a grant to fund LGBTQ+-inclusive training for students and faculty. The district and school promote clubs and curricula that discuss gender identity, pronouns, and LGBTQ+ issues, including for elementary students. An organization associated with these initiatives appears to support hormone replacement therapy for children.
Louisiana group opposes CRT
Alleged statewide incident in Louisiana
An organization in Louisiana is working to promote transparency in education. They aim to remove curriculum perceived as divisive, including content related to Critical Race Theory. The group also focuses on influencing school board elections and legislation.
Louisiana Fights Critical Race Theory
Alleged statewide incident in Louisiana
A group in Louisiana is actively working to remove Critical Race Theory from the state's educational system. They view CRT as a divisive and insidious ideology that promotes a harmful form of racism. The organization aims to reintroduce what they consider the true American story into classrooms across the state.
District promotes critical race concepts
Alleged statewide incident in Louisiana
A school district implemented an equity plan focused on "critical consciousness" and anti-racism. This plan includes curriculum changes to align with these concepts and the use of surveys for students and staff. The surveys ask about race, ethnicity, and gender, and encourage discussions on race-related topics.
NOLA Racial Equity Project
Alleged statewide incident in Louisiana
New Orleans Public Schools initiated a district-wide racial equity project in 2020. This involved partnering with a consultant for equity audits and DEI training. The project's scope included students and parents, with no explicit mention of data privacy.
Gender identity guidance hides from
Alleged statewide incident in Louisiana
A school district utilizes guidance documents that suggest withholding information about a student's gender identity from their parents in certain situations. The guidance also mandates staff use students' preferred pronouns. These documents were obtained through a public records request.
District Gender Identity Policy
Alleged statewide incident in Louisiana
A school district has an online policy detailing how student gender identity may be kept confidential from parents under certain conditions. The policy also mandates the use of preferred pronouns and names for transgender students and allows participation in activities conforming to their gender identity. Staff and students may receive training on accommodating transgender individuals.