The Louisiana Legislature gave final passage Tuesday to the state’s $3.9 billion K-12 education funding formula.

Lawmakers unanimously approved the plan contained in Senate Concurrent Resolution 2 to spend about $19 million more than last year and give raises of $800 to teachers and $400 to other school personnel.

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