` The provision also reduced penalties for insufficient flood insurance and alternate projects , which yielded more than $ 500 million in savings for Louisiana schools , '' Landrieu 's office said in a statement . The hearing will highlight the continuing challenges facing Louisiana . Schools will receive $ 1.8 billion lump-sum payment . In a statement, Jindal said he was "pleased to see that we have reached an agreement with our teachers and school employees on this important issue."
The hearing will highlight the continuing challenges facing Louisiana . Schools will receive $ 1.8 billion lump-sum payment . In a statement, Jindal said he was "pleased to see that we have reached an agreement with our teachers and school employees on this important issue."