POLITICSLOUISIANA ILLUMINATOR
Ahead of crucial vote, Landry, legislative leaders push back on teacher stipend opposition
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry adjusted his proposal to allow school districts already providing teacher pay increases to bypass state stipend requirements. Legislative leaders and the state auditor argue most districts can afford the stipend strategy, but some lawmakers remain concerned about potential impacts on education funding.
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