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LA HB448
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Daryl Adams
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AI Summary
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Expands existing Louisiana scholarship program for disabled firefighters and spouses of firefighters killed or disabled in the line of duty to cover master's degree programs, in addition to bachelor's degrees
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Eligible recipients include firefighters injured on duty resulting in inability to work, and spouses of firefighters killed or seriously injured on duty resulting in inability to work
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Scholarship covers all tuition, fees, room and board charges, plus a $250 per semester cash grant for books, funded by the state general fund
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Recipients must meet college entrance requirements, maintain full-time enrollment, and achieve a minimum "C" average each semester
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Amends R.S. 17:1682.2(A) and (C) to add "or master's" degree option to existing bachelor's degree scholarship provision
Legislative Description
Authorizes scholarships provided for firefighters injured in the line of duty and spouses of firefighters injured or killed in the line of duty to be used for a master's degree (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)
STUDENT/LOANS-SCHOLARSHP
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
3/9/2026