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Amendment 2 - St. George School District

Posted on 5/16/26 at 4:01 pm
Posted by Roux57
Da Boot
Member since Jul 2021
224 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 4:01 pm
What do you think the chances are that it passes tonight?
Posted by supadave3
Houston, TX
Member since Dec 2005
32172 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 4:03 pm to
What happens if it doesn’t? Is there another path towards the separate school system?
Posted by teke184
Zachary, LA
Member since Jan 2007
104027 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 4:03 pm to
Statewide? I think it passes somewhat easily.

Parish wide? It will be a nail biter. Baton Rouge proper will vote it down, St George will vote for it, and it is a toss up as to what Baker, Central, and Zachary do.
Posted by justsaygeaux2
Member since Feb 2017
2409 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 4:04 pm to
Wife, daughter and I voted yes. I really haven't seen much media on it here in Southdowns. Certainly nothing negative.
Posted by teke184
Zachary, LA
Member since Jan 2007
104027 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 4:04 pm to
quote:

What happens if it doesn’t? Is there another path towards the separate school system


A lawsuit challenging the amendment process having a double requirement for schools is possible.
Posted by Giantkiller
the internet.
Member since Sep 2007
25453 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 4:11 pm to
If it doesn't pass, how long until it can get back on the ballot? For some reason I've never heard an answer to this.
Posted by Indefatigable
Member since Jan 2019
37314 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 4:14 pm to
StG did basically nothing to raise awareness of this issue outside of Metro BR.

Tons of people north of I-10 would vote yes in a heartbeat, but I wonder whether the “usual” attitude towards all amendments (to vote No) will hurt the statewide chances.

Every black person in Louisiana is voting no. They got told that at church last Sunday
Posted by Roux57
Da Boot
Member since Jul 2021
224 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 4:14 pm to
I’m hoping it’s passed easily. Our family in north LA is voting yes. All of the local media posts comment sections are full of people saying “no”, which naturally instills doubt in me that it passes.

Wife and I chose St. George because it’s absolutely perfect location for both of our jobs which we both love, but primarily with the hopes that our kids can go to a solid public school like we both did. If it doesn’t pass we will be moving east or south in the next 5 years.
Posted by teke184
Zachary, LA
Member since Jan 2007
104027 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 4:14 pm to
Probably needs to pass the House and Senate again as a new amendment.

If so, it could be back after the next session if it passes again.



This is just spitballing though.
Posted by teke184
Zachary, LA
Member since Jan 2007
104027 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 4:16 pm to
quote:

Wife and I chose St. George because it’s absolutely perfect location for both of our jobs which we both love, but primarily with the hopes that our kids can go to a solid public school like we both did. If it doesn’t pass we will be moving east or south in the next 5 years.


I grew up in what is now St George and would be living there if a school district had been in place before I got married.
Posted by Bayou_Tiger_225
Third Earth
Member since Mar 2016
12834 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 4:19 pm to
I grew up in St. George, went to private school, and currently own a home in BR proper.


My wife and I will move to St. George and send our kids to St. George if it passes
Posted by Shaun176
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2008
3104 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 4:34 pm to
A concerning thing for St. George supporters is reports of high early voting by blacks in EBR. The redistricting could have motivated the black vote including a no on all amendments.

If it fails, options are changing the constitution to make it easier to create school districts statewide or joining in to Central. There is a strip of land along the Amite that connects StG to Central. I don't know if the people of Central want all of that area joining their district.
Posted by BeepBopBoop
Northshore
Member since Dec 2023
1424 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 6:05 pm to
I vote yes for any school district breaking away in every part of Louisiana because you know what theyre trying to do. Actually use the Fing schools they pay taxes for.
Posted by oldskule
Down South
Member since Mar 2016
25286 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 6:08 pm to
Most new school districts pass.....especially is the worst educated state in the world!
Posted by Roux57
Da Boot
Member since Jul 2021
224 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 6:33 pm to
I sure do hope so!!!
Posted by BeerMoney
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2012
8922 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 6:37 pm to
quote:

Every black person in Louisiana is voting no. They got told that at church last Sunday


The black mantra for this round is no to all amendments. So they aren’t even thinking about it. Between this, the media, it will be close if non-democrats don’t show up
Posted by FrankandBeans
Member since Sep 2022
665 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 6:39 pm to
When it comes to strategy, I think the republicans have failed mightily at pushing the conservative backed amendments across the finish line. With all the drama with the districts maps and other issues, I think there will be voter distain at the polls. I would be shocked if any of the constitutional amendments passed. Just look at last year, all 4 of Landry’s backed constitutional amendments failed to pass. I think you’re looking at the same this year.
Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
Member since Nov 2006
115431 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 6:40 pm to
quote:

So they aren’t even thinking about it.


They never do
Posted by dukeg7213
Louisiana
Member since Apr 2023
7044 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 6:41 pm to
It’ll pass rather easily

The only people voting no are the rodents who will say their precious queenteifa and Latavian won’t be getting the same education as Braxton and Emily and white people are racist.

Posted by Redhead57
Member since Dec 2021
448 posts
Posted on 5/16/26 at 6:42 pm to
Canceled your votes
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