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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 152 Original 2015 Regular Session Broadwater
Abstract: Authorizes the higher education (including community and technical colleges)
management boards to establish and modify, as they deem necessary, fees charged to
students.
Proposed law authorizes the management boards of public higher education to establish fees and
modify fee amounts at institutions under their respective management and supervision. Provides that
such authority specifically includes authority to impose per credit fees and differential fees for
certain programs and to charge proportional amounts for part-time students and summer sessions.
Present law, the GRAD Act, authorizes specific tuition and fee increases at public postsecondary
education institutions contingent on those institutions meeting performance goals established by
agreement with the Board of Regents. Proposed law provides that the authority to establish and
modify fees as authorized by proposed law is not subject to such contingencies.
Proposed law requires each institution to allocate not less than 5% of additional revenues realized
pursuant to proposed law to provide need-based financial assistance to students who are eligible to
receive a Pell Grant.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 17:3351.20)