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LAUSD to lay off hundreds as COVID-era funding ends

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LAUSD is sending notices to more than 3,000 employees about possible layoffs as COVID-era emergency funding expires. The cuts will focus on office and support staff, not teachers, and are meant to save the district $150 million, next year. Critics say, high salaries at the top and reduced support staff are already putting pressure on schools and student safety.