Establishes the Louisiana College without Debt Commission to study and recommend a statewide affordability framework for public postsecondary.

The Louisiana College without Debt Commission is established to conduct a comprehensive study on the development and implementation of a statewide affordability framework for public postsecondary education. The study will analyze the feasibility of tuition-free access, the expansion of need-based aid programs, the cost of student support services, and the alignment of affordability strategies with high-demand industry sectors. The commission will submit a report by January 27, 2027, including an implementation plan, anticipated costs, policy recommendations, and funding options.

Establishes the Louisiana College without Debt Commission to study and recommend a statewide affordability framework for public postsecondary.

The Louisiana College without Debt Commission is established to conduct a comprehensive study on the development and implementation of a statewide affordability framework for public postsecondary education. The study will analyze the feasibility of tuition-free access, the expansion of need-based aid programs, the cost of student support services, and the alignment of affordability strategies with high-demand industry sectors. The commission will submit a report by January 27, 2027, including an implementation plan, anticipated costs, policy recommendations, and funding options.