Superintendents, advocates push back on Landry’s proposed school funding cut

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 1,180

Last Updated: 1 day, 15 hours ago

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A wide range of public education leaders and advocates, representing traditional systems and charters, expressed frustration Tuesday with Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to shift $168 million from K-12 school operations to another round of teacher pay stipends.

The overall reduction in school funding will affect classroom instruction and could lead to layoffs, particularly in rural areas with less financial reserves, they said.

“What I heard … is we’re not cutting fat. We …

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