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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To enact R.S. 17:3140, relative to certain postsecondary education programs; to provide relative to postsecondary education funding; to prohibit allocation of state funds to certain programs of study; to provide for requirements of the Board of Regents and the public postsecondary education management boards; to provide for rules; to provide for reporting; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits public postsecondary education management boards and political subdivisions from using state or local public funds for "low-earning outcome programs of study," which are defined as educational programs designated as such by federal law (specifically, 20 U.S.C. 1087d(c)). This prohibition applies to various forms of funding, including student financial aid, operational and instructional funding, special appropriations, and capital or facilities funding. The Board of Regents is tasked with annually reviewing federal determinations of low-earning outcome programs, updating rules accordingly, and submitting a report to the legislature detailing prohibited programs, enforcement actions, and the estimated fiscal impact. Importantly, this bill does not prevent funding for general studies programs as long as students pursue a concentration in a program that is not considered a low-earning outcome program. The provisions of this Act are to be implemented before the summer semester of the 2027-2028 school year.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/20/2026. (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB229&sbi=y |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1440182 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB229 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1440186 |
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