RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 279 (HB 485) 2023 Regular Session Brass
Existing law (R.S. 29:36.1) provides for a tuition exemption program for members of the La.
National Guard (LNG). New law additionally creates and provides for the La. National
Guard Patriot Scholarship Program to cover mandatory fees for members who is:
(1)In good standing with the LNG.
(2)Enrolled in a La. public postsecondary education institution.
(3)Eligible for the existing law tuition exemption.
New law:
(1)Provides a scholarship duration of four academic years or until receipt of a
baccalaureate degree, whichever occurs first; however, extends the duration for
anyone mobilized or called to active duty.
(2)Provides for administration by the Bd. of Regents, which shall adopt program rules
in consultation with the LNG.
(3)Requires the Bd. of Regents, upon notice from the institution and the LNG that the
student qualifies for the scholarship for the ensuing academic period, to make
payment of the scholarship funds directly to the institution where the mandatory fees
are due.
(4)Provides that the payment of scholarships is subject to the appropriation of funds for
this purpose.
Effective August 1, 2023.
(Adds R.S. 17:4101-4103)