State officials say more than one-third of an estimated $145 million midyear budget shortfall is tied to unexpected growth in student rolls at public schools. East Baton Rouge, Livingston and Ascension parishes have all seen significant growth in enrollment this year. The East Baton Parish School system had a net gain of 434 students this year when taking into account 1,859 students in the four schools placed into the Recovery School district. Not including those students, enrollment fell to 42,425 students this year from 43,850 last year, says Chris Trahan, spokesman for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Livingston Parish School System reported an increase of 206 students and Ascension Parish reported 355 new students over last year.—Emma James
Capital Region sees enrollment growth this year
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