HB229

Prohibits the use of public funds for certain postsecondary degree programs (OR DECREASE GF EX See Note)

Introduced·2/19/26
Ment Text

Louisiana HB229 prohibits public funds from being used for certain postsecondary degree programs deemed low-earning outcomes by the federal.

Louisiana HB229 prohibits political subdivisions from using local public funds for low-earning outcome programs at public postsecondary education institutions. The Board of Regents must annually review federal determinations of low-earning outcome programs and update rules accordingly. The Board must also submit an annual report to the legislature detailing enforcement and fiscal impact. The law does not affect general studies programs if students pursue concentrations outside of low-earning outcome programs.

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Education Committee
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History

Mar 9

House

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.

Feb 20

House

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/20/2026.

Feb 19

House

Prefiled.