Tutoring Vouchers Available
The Steve Carter Education Program provides $1,500 vouchers to families of eligible K-12 public school students per school year. The digital vouchers can be used to purchase high-quality literacy and math tutoring. The program is part of the Louisiana Tutoring Initiative and is named after the late Baton Rouge State Representative Steve Carter. Established in R.S. 17:4032.1 through Act 415 of the 2021 Legislative Session, the program was expanded through Act 649 of the 2024 Legislative Session.
- Available to K-12 grade public school students who are below proficiency in reading and math. Tutoring sessions must be held after school hours, in-person or virtually.
- Families will apply through a portal using their child’s school-issued Louisiana Student ID number (SADID). The 10-digit SADID number is located in the Student Progress Center.
- If approved, families will select an approved tutoring provider.
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The Steve Carter Tutoring Program provides $1,500 vouchers to families of eligible K-12 public school students per school year. The digital vouchers can be used to purchase high-quality literacy and math tutoring.
- Available to K-12 grade public school students who are below reading and mathematics proficiency.
WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW
- Families must enroll their child through the Steve Carter Tutoring Parent Portal.
- Please note that you will need your child’s school-issued Louisiana Student ID (LASID) number in order to complete the application. Please contact your child’s school to obtain this ten-digit number prior to applying.
- If your child is found eligible for the program, you will select an approved tutoring provider from the parent portal.
- Tutoring sessions must be held after school hours, in-person or virtually, with no more than 4 students at a time.
- Sign up for our Louisiana Tutoring Initiative Newsletter to receive resources and program updates as soon as they are available.
- Questions: tutoring@la.gov