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Three charter schools surrender their charters

Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) · By Ben Guzovsky · Published Oct 25, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC · Board record: Jan 14, 2026

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What happened

BESE received voluntary charter surrenders for three schools, effective after the 2025–26 school year.

Why it matters to families

Families at these schools need to know where students can enroll next. These minutes do not describe their transfer plans.

The evidence

January 14 minutes, items9.5.2–9.5.4, name St.Landry Charter School, Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish and New Harmony High School. The record says voluntary surrender; it does not say BESE ordered closure.

The source

Louisiana BESE approved minutes — 2026-01-14

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