Education advocates drop lawsuit challenging Gov. Landry’s teacher stipend plan

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 587

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Three public education advocates who were challenging Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to pay for teacher pay stipends by cutting money from public schools’ general operations withdrew their lawsuit Tuesday.

In a written statement, the advocates said they thought they would have a difficult time winning the legal challenge, particularly after the Louisiana Legislature voted last week to back Landry’s stipend proposal.

They continue to believe that Landry overstepped his constitutional authority by …

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