Saturday, September 12, 2026Lafayette & Acadiana · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 92
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St. Landry Parish School Board discusses options to close $18M deficit

The St. Landry Parish School Board is working to address an $18 million budget deficit after voters rejected two tax proposals in the May 16 election. The board held a retreat to discuss options for closing the funding gap. The district must now explore alternative solutions to balance its budget without the additional tax revenue.

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