DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Richard HB No. 334
Abstract: Prohibits a public postsecondary education management board member from
awarding scholarships by virtue of his board membership; applicable to students who
enter college for the first time during the Fall 2014 semester or thereafter.
Present law requires the CEO of each public postsecondary education management board to
annually report to the legislature every scholarship awarded by a board member for the preceding
academic year. Proposed law retains present law and, applicable to students who enter a public
postsecondary education institution for the first time during the Fall 2014 semester or thereafter,
prohibits any member of such a board from awarding a scholarship by virtue of his board
membership. Defines "scholarship" as a waiver of tuition or fees, a cash award, or any
combination thereof.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 17:1609)