Politics Louisiana legislators reach tentative budget deal to give teachers $2,000 raise By Deanna B. Narveson - May 26, 2023 The State Capitol and government complex. (Collin Richie) FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailPrint Louisiana lawmakers have reached a tentative agreement to give public school teachers and other school staff a $2,000 and $1,000 annual raise respectively, legislators across the political spectrum confirmed this week. Already an INSIDER? Sign in.