Landry teacher stipend plan would cut school aid by average of 5% (opens original article in a new tab)

Gov. Jeff Landry's executive order would cut $168 million from Louisiana's public school funding to provide one-time teacher and support staff stipends, potentially reducing school district aid by 5% if approved by the legislature.

• The executive order reduces the Minimum Foundation Program by $168 million to fund stipends for teachers and support staff.
• School districts may need to use unassigned fund balances to offset reduced state funding if the plan is approved.
• The stipends do not cover all school employees, including administrators and certain specialists.