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This bill, known as the "Medical School Letter Grade Act," mandates that starting August 1, 2027, all public postsecondary education institutions in Louisiana that offer medical doctorate degrees must implement a letter-based grading system for all coursework leading to a medical degree or certificate. This system will require at least four distinct performance designations, such as High-Pass (HP), Pass (P), Low-Pass (LP), or Fail (F), or an equivalent tiered system, ensuring a more standardized evaluation of student achievement in medical education. The bill also includes a standard severability clause, meaning that if any part of the law is found to be invalid, the rest of the law will still remain in effect.