Ahead of crucial vote, Landry, legislative leaders push back on teacher stipend plan opposition

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 1,224

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Gov. Jeff Landry and legislative leaders are pushing back on claims from public school leaders that the governor’s plan to pay for teacher stipends with school operations funds would hurt public education across Louisiana.

The governor announced a tweak Monday to his original proposal that would allow school districts already giving pay increases to teachers this year to sidestep his state stipend requirement.

Louisiana’s Legislative Auditor Michael Waguespack also released an analysis …

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