SR172

Establishes the Legislative Higher Education Funding and Formula Task Force to study Louisiana's public postsecondary education funding.

The bill creates the Legislative Higher Education Funding and Formula Task Force to evaluate Louisiana's public postsecondary education funding structure and allocation. The task force will assess historical and current funding structures, compare Louisiana's funding formula with national best practices, and recommend reforms. The task force will submit its report by February 26, 2027. Members include representatives from the House and Senate committees, the commissioner of higher education, and presidents of various university systems.