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LA SB304
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rick Edmonds
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Louisiana public colleges and universities to seek new institutional or specialized program accreditors beyond the current Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), selecting from accreditors recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
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Grants the Board of Regents authority to set accreditation policy for all public postsecondary institutions and requires coordination with the four higher education management boards (LSU, University of Louisiana System, Southern University, and Community and Technical Colleges)
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Requires any new accreditor to prioritize credential success and workforce outcomes, educational quality and affordability, institutional financial stability, and rigorous annual faculty review
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Prohibits selection of any accreditor that conditions accreditation upon violations of the Louisiana Constitution or state law
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Mandates institutions post accreditation status and related documentation on their websites and provide public updates on accreditation progress
Legislative Description
Provides for accreditation for public colleges and universities. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Education.
3/9/2026