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LA HB391
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dixon McMakin
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AI Summary
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Abolishes the Louisiana Board of Regents effective January 1, 2028, with the legislature required to transfer or repeal the board's powers, duties, and functions by January 1, 2027
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Transfers oversight of the Louisiana Education Quality Trust Fund from the Board of Regents directly to the four public postsecondary education management boards: Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana State University System, Southern University System, and University of Louisiana System
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Removes the Board of Regents' supervisory authority over public hospitals, leaving management powers only with higher education boards created by the constitution
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Grants full supervision and management authority to each of the four university system boards, removing language subordinating them to the Board of Regents
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Requires voter approval at the November 3, 2026 statewide election as a constitutional amendment
Legislative Description
(Constitutional Amendment) Abolishes the Board of Regents
HIGHER ED/BD REGENTS
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
3/9/2026