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Teacher Stipends Move Forward Despite Legal Pushback | Alexandria Louisiana News
Three education advocates have dropped their lawsuit against Governor Jeff Landry’s teacher stipend plan, clearing the way for the governor to move forward with redirecting $168 million from school operating funds—despite warnings it could force program cuts and layoffs, especially in rural areas. The decision follows a judge dissolving a temporary injunction and removing the advocates’ law firm due to a conflict of interest, as it also represented the governor in another case. While teachers and staff will receive $2,000 and $1,000 respectively, nurses, counselors, and administrators are…
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