Bill > HB54

This bill updates Louisiana's postsecondary education institution designation program, changing the name from "Governor's Military and Veteran Friendly Campus" to "Purple Star Campus" and expanding its requirements. The new designation now requires institutions to designate a faculty or staff military liaison, maintain a website section highlighting resources for military students and their families, establish a student-led transition program to help military students acclimate to campus and local resources, and offer professional development opportunities for faculty and staff about issues unique to military students. The bill also extends the designation period from two to three years and maintains requirements for institutions to submit renewal applications and interim reports that track veteran-related metrics, such as military credit transfers. Existing "Governor's Military and Veteran Friendly Campus" designations will terminate when the bill goes into effect, effectively requiring institutions to reapply under the new "Purple Star Campus" framework. The goal appears to be creating a more comprehensive and supportive environment for military-connected students in Louisiana's higher education institutions.

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