Jefferson Parish School Board Approves New Attendance Zone Maps Despite SPLC's Call for Delay and Federal Investigation
The Jefferson Parish school board has approved new school attendance zone maps as part of a plan to consolidate several campuses for the 2023-2024 school year. The plan has faced opposition from students and families, with some claiming it is about systemic racism. The attendance zone changes will impact approximately 6,100 students, and some families are concerned about the strain on transportation and school bus systems. The plan is set to go into effect for the 2023-2024 school year.