Bill > HB142

This bill modifies the composition and responsibilities of the Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by expanding the council's membership from 24 to 26 members. The key changes include adding the chancellor of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College as a new member, replacing the president of the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana with the president of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, and creating two new positions: a student body president from a Louisiana HBCU (selected annually by HBCU student body presidents) and an at-large member appointed by the council chairman who can serve up to two years. The bill also adds a new requirement for the council to share best practices regarding campus safety and allows the Board of Regents to cover travel and lodging expenses for the student member. Council members continue to serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses by their appointing authority. The bill maintains the council's core mission of advising the commissioner of higher education on methods to enhance HBCUs' capabilities and address their needs.

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