Louisiana Senate unanimously passes bill to raise teacher salaries by $2,000, now awaits governor's approval.

Louisiana's Senate has unanimously passed a bill that will raise teacher salaries by $2,000 and support staff pay by $1,000 through funds saved from eliminating various state education funding pools and reducing debt on the teacher retirement fund. The bills, which are part of a tax reform session, now go to Governor Jeff Landry for approval. The move aims to improve recruitment and retention in a state where teachers earn significantly less than the national average.

November 22, 2024
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