Carter (HB 433) Act No. 13
Existing law provides for licensure by the Board of Regents of postsecondary, academic
degree-granting institutions in order to ensure that the instruction at such institutions meets
minimal academic and physical plant standards. Provides for licensure of proprietary
schools, which are schools that are operated as a business enterprise. Provides details with
respect to such licensure.
New law authorizes the Board of Regents to enter into state authorization reciprocity
agreements that allow proprietary schools and accredited academic degree-granting
institutions located in one state to offer online instruction in other states pursuant to the terms
of the agreement. Provides that if the Board of Regents enters into such an agreement, such
institutions or proprietary schools located in La. may apply to the board for authorization to
offer online instruction in other states pursuant to the terms of the agreement. Requires
annual reapplication and authorizes the Board of Regents to assess an application fee of up
to $1,500 per application and reapplication. Provides that institutions and proprietary
schools in other states offering online instruction to La. residents are exempt from existing
law licensure requirements, subject to the terms of such agreements.
Effective upon signature of governor (May 7, 2014).
(Amends R.S. 17:1808(J)(1) and (K) and 3141.15(G); Adds R.S. 17:1808(L) and
3141.15(H))