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Goal 3:
To achieve a standard of living among the top ten
states in America
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Objective
3.4 - To improve the
quality of life of Louisiana's children |
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The
way children live, think, behave, and grow impacts
the cycle of poverty in which Louisiana is now
entrenched. With more than a quarter of our
children now living in poverty, Louisiana must
make a special effort to ensure that our children
receive comprehensive attention. This attention
includes the basics – food, housing, healthcare,
and education – with particular focus
on education. State policies and programs should
also infuse a good work ethic into child development
by teaching children that there are substantive
opportunities available for those who strive
to move ahead. |
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to track progress toward Objective 3.4 include: |
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Infant
mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) |
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Percentage
of children in poverty and extreme poverty |
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Number
of school-based health clinics |
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