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LAUSD Chief Suspended, Still Paid Amid FBI Probe

3/5/2026

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  • Alberto Carvalho, suspended head of the Los Angeles Unified School District, will receive nearly $15,000 in taxpayer money while under FBI fraud investigation.
  • He earns $440,000 while on administrative leave since March 1.
  • Federal agents raided Carvalho's home and office, drawing criticism from Sonja Shaw, a state superintendent candidate, who says the system prioritizes adults over students.
  • The LAUSD board previously voted to extend Carvalho's contract last year.