The Bottom Line

Louisiana’s educators have helped students achieve historic academic gains. Yet, while the state gives away $7.5 billion annually in corporate tax breaks, lawmakers have not provided a permanent pay raise for the professionals driving these improvements. Stipends are a temporary solution—they do not address the long-term need for competitive, stable compensation that recognizes educators’ critical role in both economic development and student success.

Email your senator and share these key messages:

• The educator stipend must remain in the budget—removing it would result in an immediate pay cut for teachers and support staff.
• House Bill 466 needs clear safeguards to guarantee that all eligible educators receive the stipend, not just vague promises.
• Legislators should use some of the newly recognized recurring revenue to provide a permanent pay raise for educators, not just a one-time stipend.

Below is a draft letter to your lawmakers urging them to support educators. Add your own stories and reasons to make it more personal, and to show your legislators why it's so important to fight for Louisiana educators.

ACT NOW and make your voice heard: Click "Start Writing" and tell the Senate to support fair compensation!

Stay engaged, stay vigilant, and keep the pressure on the Legislature until June 12.