LAUSD sets in motion layoffs to close budget gap

LAUSD's board approved issuing preliminary layoff notices to 657 staff (primarily in central office) as part of a $1.4 billion fiscal stabilization plan to close a multi-year deficit, while signaling additional reductions to positions including hundreds of teachers next year due to enrollment declines; teacher layoffs for 2026-27 are not planned. Notices must go out by March 15, with a hiring freeze and final decisions expected in May or June. The district also plans to move up to 800 certificated positions to other roles and has redirected $50–60 million to restore some classified position cuts, all aimed at protecting schools and frontline staff while balancing the budget.