Louisiana

Schools, districts, and education policy in Louisiana.

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Louisiana task force begins $4 billion school funding formula review with January deadline

A 15-member legislative panel must recommend a revised or replacement Minimum Foundation Program by January 1, 2026, after voters rejected a trust fund proposal for teacher pay.

50d ago

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LouisianaPolicy & Funding

Louisiana redirects $168 million in school aid for teacher stipends as lawsuit challenges governor's authority

Gov. Jeff Landry's plan cuts non-instructional district budgets by about 5% on average to fund $2,000 teacher and $1,000 support staff stipends. A judge blocked implementation, and the legislative auditor found 25 of 69 traditional districts lack sufficient reserves to absorb the reduction.

76d ago