DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part of 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)]
HR 178 Original 2015 Regular Session Jefferson
Requests that the Bd. of Regents, in collaboration with the La. Student Financial Assistance
Commission, study the state's merit-based and need-based student financial assistance programs and
submit a written report of findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the House Committee on
Education not later than 60 days prior to the beginning of the 2016 R.S. Provides that such report
analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both merit-based and need-based programs and provide
recommendations for how such programs might be revised in terms of helping more La. students
maximize their postsecondary education opportunities and success.