Hosanna Christian Academy in Baton Rouge closes abruptly, claims state voucher program is "broken"

June 16, 2026 - 04:24

Hosanna Christian Academy in Baton Rouge has closed its doors with little notice to parents, citing the state's voucher program as the reason for its sudden collapse. The private school was an early participant in the Louisiana Scholarship Program, launched by former Governor Bobby Jindal back in 2012. Over the years, the school came to rely heavily on public funding, with a majority of its students attending on state-issued vouchers.

School officials released a statement saying the voucher system is "broken" and no longer sustainable for their operation. They claimed that chronic underfunding, delayed payments, and a mountain of administrative red tape made it impossible to keep the doors open. Parents were left scrambling to find new placements for their children, with many expressing frustration over the lack of advance notice.

The abrupt closure raises questions about the long-term viability of private schools that depend almost entirely on state voucher money. Critics of the program argue that it leaves schools vulnerable to political and budgetary shifts, while supporters say it offers families a choice outside of failing public schools. For now, the students of Hosanna Christian Academy are left in limbo, and the future of the school's campus remains uncertain.