DIGEST
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the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of
the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Hunter HB No. 986
Abstract: Limits the influence of private investors on the management and governance of public
postsecondary education institutions.
Present law provides for the management and governance of public postsecondary education
institutions in the state of La.
Proposed law provides that, if a program that finances public postsecondary education
institutions by providing state matching funds to private investment is enacted, no private
investor from which a public postsecondary education institution receives its funds shall exercise
or attempt to exercise any influence over the management and governance of the institution.
Further defines "management and governance of the institution" as including but not limited to
matters pertaining to staffing, the hiring and retention of faculty, strategic planning, program
development, assessment of curriculum, fiscal planning of school and community, and business
partnerships.
(Adds R.S. 17:1819)