Louisiana Legislature 2019: Education, Agriculture, and Foster Care

The House on Monday unanimously approved Gov. John Bel Edwards’ $3.8 billion financing formula for public school funding, including $1,000 teacher pay raises and $500 staff pay raises as well as a $39 million block grant.

Legislators also approved proposals to protect the state’s agricultural industries and expand Louisiana’s foster care system up to age 21.

The passage of the education plan signals the end of a standoff between the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, or BESE, and House Republican leaders. The governor’s proposal was backed by BESE.

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