Pro/Con: Minimum Age for First Grade (1978)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1978-04-21
Duration: 00:03:00
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1978 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | LEGISLATION | Education | ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Bella, V.J. Speaker
- Long, Jimmy Speaker
Description
This segment from the April 21, 1978, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a Pro/Con debate on a proposal that would change the minimum age for children to enter the first grade. State Representative V.J. Bella of Berwick speaks in favor of the bill, while State Representative Jimmy Long of Natchitoches speaks against it. Host: Beth George