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LA HB407
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ed Larvadain
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AI Summary
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Raises the minimum age requirement for initial eligibility for the M.J. Foster Promise Program from a graduated scale to a flat 21 years old
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Eliminates the current phased-in age reduction that would have lowered eligibility to 20 years (2024-2025), 19 years (2025-2026), 18 years (2026-2027), and 17 years (2027-2028 and thereafter)
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The M.J. Foster Promise Program provides financial assistance for students attending two-year public postsecondary institutions or proprietary schools enrolled in qualified programs
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Amends R.S. 17:3047.2(A)(1)
Legislative Description
Provides relative to initial eligibility requirements for the M.J. Foster Promise Program
HIGHER EDUCATION
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
3/9/2026