East Baton Rouge school board denies Community Roots Leadership Academy charter after presentation and public debate

Jan 16, 2026

After a public presentation and dozens of comments for and against, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted to accept the superintendent's recommendation to deny the Community Roots Leadership Academy charter application; other consent items were approved earlier in the meeting.

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The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted to accept the recommendation to deny the Community Roots Leadership Academy (CRLA) charter application following a public presentation and extended comment from supporters and critics.

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