Louisiana is the first state to prohibit public universities from asking applicants about their criminal histories

Thomson Reuters JULY 5, 2017 —After nine years in prison, Syrita Steib-Martin was ready for college.  With 30 transfer credits and a 3.8 GPA from taking classes while incarcerated, the Louisiana native filled out an application to attend the University of New Orleans. When she reached the box asking whether she had a criminal record, […]