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LA HB407

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ed Larvadain

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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)

  • The M.J. Foster Promise Program provides financial assistance for students attending two-year public postsecondary institutions or proprietary schools enrolled in qualified programs

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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