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Louisiana lawmakers approve fund diversion for teacher stipends

PUBLISHED Jun 24, 2026, 3:08 PM ET

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Baton Rouge. Louisiana lawmakers approved Gov. Jeff Landry's executive order this week to redirect $168 million from the state's K‑12 funding formula to provide one-year stipends of $2,000 for teachers and $1,000 for qualifying support staff; both chambers recorded supermajority votes on the measure on June 24. The vote follows voters rejecting a May ballot measure to finance permanent raises, and the action has been temporarily blocked by a state court this week; lawmakers said they expect recommendations from the MFP task force and that legal and budget reviews will determine whether and how the stipends are implemented in coming weeks.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

For three prior years Louisiana provided one-year stipends to educators instead of permanent raises.
May: Voters rejected a ballot measure designed to finance permanent teacher pay raises.
Gov. Jeff Landry issued an executive order to reallocate $168 million from the K‑12 funding formula for stipends.
June 24: Legislature approved the reallocation with supermajority votes in both the House and Senate.
Following the vote, a state court issued a temporary injunction blocking the executive order pending review.

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The $168 million fund diversion could affect your child's school resources. It also impacts teachers and support staff, who may be in your family or circle. Check how your local school district plans to manage this shift.

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Who Benefited

Teachers and eligible support staff received one-year payments of $2,000 and $1,000 respectively, funded by reallocating $168 million from public school budgets.

Who Impacted

Public schools and students will face approximately $168 million in reduced funding, representing about a 5% cut to state education spending that could affect local budgets and programs.

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Who Benefited

Teachers and eligible support staff received one-year payments of $2,000 and $1,000 respectively, funded by reallocating $168 million from public school budgets.

Who Impacted

Public schools and students will face approximately $168 million in reduced funding, representing about a 5% cut to state education spending that could affect local budgets and programs.