Louisiana teachers' union supports pay-raising constitutional amendment

Louisiana's largest teachers' union has endorsed Amendment 2, which would dissolve three education trust funds to fund $2,000 salary increases for teachers. This marks a shift from their earlier hesitance due to concerns about funding stability. The amendment, on the March 29 ballot, aims to make last year's pay stipends permanent. Critics argue it could redirect funds from education projects, while supporters believe it will provide financial stability for educators. A lawsuit seeks to block the amendment, claiming its wording misrepresents the changes. A state judge has not dismissed the case, and the Attorney General plans to appeal to the Louisiana Supreme Court.