Los Angeles Unified School District Chief Alberto Carvalho placed on leave following FBI raid

February 28, 2026 • Google News World

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has announced that Superintendent Alberto Carvalho will be placed on administrative leave following a federal search of his home and office. The FBI conducted the searches, which took place at both Carvalho’s residence and the district’s offices.

Carvalho is the superintendent of LAUSD, the second-largest school district in the United States. He has been in this position since 2018.

According to reports, the FBI searched Carvalho’s home and office as part of an ongoing investigation. The exact nature of the investigation is not yet clear.

The LAUSD board of directors announced that Carvalho would be placed on paid leave pending the outcome of the investigation. The district has not released any further information about the search or the investigation.

Carvalho will receive his full salary during his time on leave, according to the district’s policy. The board has stated that it is cooperating fully with the FBI and will provide any necessary support for the ongoing investigation.

The LAUSD board of directors has declined to comment further on the matter at this time.

Source: Google News World