LAUSD considers $21 billion spending plan. The problem: revenue isn’t keeping up

The Los Angeles Unified School Board is set to vote on a $21 billion spending plan for the next school year, which includes raises, class size reductions, and mental health support. However, the district faces a $2 billion budget deficit this year and a projected $3.6 billion deficit by 2028-29, with a fiscal stabilization plan likely leading to job eliminations.