BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana is calling for additional tutors to support students across the state, as the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has launched a request for applications from literacy and math tutoring providers. This move follows substantial investments by lawmakers during the regular session, solidifying the state’s leadership in providing high-quality tutoring to students and families.

Tutoring providers can now apply to participate in two key programs operated by the LDOE:

Steve Carter Tutoring Program

The Steve Carter Tutoring Program is designed for public school students in grades K-12 who are below proficiency in reading and math. The LDOE has increased the maximum rate for tutoring services to $60 per hour for one-to-one tutoring. Families receive a $1,500 digital voucher to purchase high-quality tutoring services outside of school hours. Services can be provided virtually or in person, and providers must complete required foundational literacy or math training.

Accelerate High-Dosage Tutoring Initiative

The Accelerate High-Dosage Tutoring Initiative targets eligible low-performing students in grades K-5. School systems select approved providers to deliver tutoring during the school day. This program aims to address unfinished learning by integrating tutoring support directly into the school schedule.

More information on each program and the application process is available online. The Steve Carter Tutoring Program was established through Act 415 during the 2021 legislative session and updated through HB 244 of the 2024 legislative session. The Accelerate High-Dosage Tutoring Initiative was created through Senate Bill 508 of the 2024 legislative session.

The Louisiana Legislature allocated over $30 million for tutoring initiatives during the 2024 Regular Session, with $30 million designated for school systems to provide tutoring during the school day through the Accelerate High-Dosage Tutoring Initiative, and $5 million for families to access tutoring outside of school hours through the Steve Carter Tutoring Program.

Louisiana’s comprehensive tutoring approach includes opportunities for students to receive additional academic support both during and outside of the school day. With backing from the national nonprofit Accelerate and Louisiana Kids Matter, Louisiana was among the first states to enhance high-dosage tutoring statewide to help close pandemic learning gaps.