This bill amends R.S. 44:32(C)(2) to enhance access to public records held by public postsecondary education institutions. It establishes that custodians of public records must provide copies to requestors, with the stipulation that fees must be paid unless the requestor is indigent or the use of the records is for a public purpose.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that mandates copies of records held by public postsecondary education institutions to be provided without charge to any student-produced media outlet affiliated with the institution, as long as the outlet is funded in whole or in part by fees levied by the institution or by students enrolled at the institution. This change aims to support student media initiatives and ensure they have access to necessary public records for their reporting.

Statutes affected:
HB113 Original: 44:32(C)(2)
HB113 Engrossed: 44:32(C)(2)
HB113 Enrolled: 44:32(C)(2)
HB113 Act : 44:32(C)(2)