Meta Data Center Tax Boost Funds Teacher Bonuses Up to $50,000 in Rural Louisiana

In rural Richland Parish in northeast Louisiana, a surge in sales-tax revenue tied to Meta Platforms' large AI data center construction is funding bonuses of up to about $50,000 for certified teachers. Under the school district's announcement, vested certified teachers will receive up to $50,935 and support staff up to $17,472. The figures far exceed last year's maximums ($10,200 for teachers and $3,323 for staff) and rival the area's average teacher salary of roughly $29,000 to $52,000. The teachers getting $50,000 bonuses