Gov. Landry proposes moving $150 million from public school funds to avoid teacher pay cut

Gov. Jeff Landry proposes reallocating $150 million from the Minimum Foundation Program, a public school funding formula, to prevent a $2,000 teacher stipend cut. The plan requires an executive order and legislative approval, but the funds would come from non-instructional programs, potentially affecting some non-classroom staff. The Louisiana Federation of Teachers expressed cautious optimism.