Collection:LPB

Genre: News, Public Affairs

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2011-03-11

Duration: 00:06:41

Subjects: MINIMUM FOUNDATION PROGRAM | Education | STATE BUDGET

Contributors:

• Sanford, Shauna Host
• Lincoln, Sue Reporter
• Fontenot, Jodie Editor
• Tucker, Jim Interviewee
• Richardson, Jim Interviewee
• O'Neill, Tara Interviewee
• Jindal, Bobby Speaker

This segment from the March 11, 2011, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Sue Lincoln’s report on the Minimum Foundation Program (MFP), the funding formula for public schools. Lincoln talks to Speaker of the House Jim Tucker and economist Dr. Jim Richardson of LSU about their understanding of the MFP. She also interviews Tara O’Neill of the Cowen Institute, who explains the intricacies of the funding formula. This report also includes highlights from a press conference with Governor Bobby Jindal discussing his allocation for the MFP in his next executive budget. Host: Shauna Sanford