NEW ORLEANS — A Civil District Court judge granted a Temporary Restraining Order stopping the City of New Orleans from collecting fees from the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) .

The City Council passed an ordinance in April, authored by Councilmember JP Morrell, prohibiting the collection of fees through 2026. Despite this, the Finance Department continued collection the fees until the court ruling.

Following the TRO, the City confirmed it will comply with the court's order and not deduct fees for OPSB's sales, use taxes, or ad valorem taxes through tax year 2026. A preliminary injunction filed by OPSB is now considered moot.

Councilmember Joe Giarrusso said, "I would prefer not to fight but our kids deserve what is due to them," he said in a release. "I am glad common sense prevaile

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