LA School District Approves $250M More in Bonds for Sex Abuse Settlements

This comes after the district authorized $500 million less than a year ago to cover similar costs.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Los Angeles Unified School District has approved an additional $250 million in bonds to fund payouts to victims of alleged sexual misconduct, on top of the $500 million in bonds the district authorized less than a year ago for the same purpose. The total cost of the two bond issues, including financing, is expected to exceed $1 billion.

Why it matters

The mounting costs of sexual abuse settlements have put a significant financial strain on the LAUSD, diverting resources away from core educational programs and services. This raises concerns about the district's ability to adequately address student needs and safety going forward.

The details

The LAUSD school board voted to approve the $250 million in new bonds to cover the growing costs of alleged sexual misconduct cases. This comes less than a year after the district authorized $500 million in bonds for similar payouts, bringing the total bond funding for these settlements to over $750 million.

  • The LAUSD school board approved the $250 million in new bonds on February 21, 2026.
  • The district had previously authorized $500 million in bonds for sex abuse settlements less than a year ago.

The players

Los Angeles Unified School District

The public school district serving the city of Los Angeles and surrounding communities.

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What’s next

The district will need to determine how to allocate the additional $250 million in bond funding to settle the remaining sex abuse claims against the LAUSD.

The takeaway

The LAUSD's growing financial obligations to address past sexual misconduct cases have put a significant strain on the district's resources, raising concerns about its ability to adequately support students and educational programs going forward.