LEGISLATIVE FISCAL OFFICE
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note On: SB 22 SLS 24RS 199
Bill Text Version: ENROLLED
Opp. Chamb. Action:
Proposed Amd.:
Sub. Bill For.:
Date: May 24, 2024 3:33 PM Author: WHEAT
Dept./Agy.: Higher Education
Subject: Scholarships for spouses of disabled or killed police officers Analyst: Chris Henry
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES EN DECREASE SG RV See Note Page 1 of 1
Creates scholarships for spouses of police officers killed or disabled in performance of duty and police officers injured in
performance of duty. (gov sig)
Proposed legislation provides for scholarships for the children of police officers and deputy sheriffs killed or disabled in the
performance of duty. Proposed legislation extends this benefit to the spouse of officers injured in the performance of his or
her duties which causes death or results in an inability to be employed. If the spouse is otherwise eligible and meets all of
the entrance requirements of a college or university, he or she shall be awarded an exemption, lasting no more than 10
semesters, which covers all fees, tuition, or other charges, including room and board. In addition, the spouse shall be
entitled to a cash grant of $250 per semester from the college or university as an allowance for books. Proposed legislation
defines “spouse” as the wife or husband of a police officer or deputy sheriff living in the same household and dependent
upon the officer for support. Proposed legislation includes a police officer injured in the performance of duty and such injury
results in an inability to be employed to the benefits enumerated above.
EXPENDITURES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
REVENUES 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 5 -YEAR TOTAL
State Gen. Fd. $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Agy. Self-Gen. DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE DECREASE
Ded./Other $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Local Funds $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Annual Total
EXPENDITURE EXPLANATION
There is no anticipated direct material effect on governmental expenditures as a result of this measure.
REVENUE EXPLANATION
Similar to other statutory exemptions on tuition, required fees, room and board, and stipends for books; postsecondary
institutions will be required to absorb the decrease in SGR from exempting these students. The actual number of individuals
who would qualify for and utilize the proposed program is unknown.
The average annual tuition and fees for a full-time (12 hours per semester) resident student in the 2023-2024 academic
year is $4,287 at a 2-year institution and $8,898 at a 4-year institution.
Room and board costs vary greatly at each campus and even at the various housing facilities and meal plans chosen by the
particular student. Revenue loss will depend on the extent to which this particular exemption is requested. Estimated figures
chosen at random to illustrate on-campus housing and meal plan costs include the following: $7,300 at Southern University
A&M, $10,617 at Northwestern State, $10,468 at LSU-E, $10,800 at LA Tech, $11,030 at LSU-S, $13,959 at UL-Lafayette,
and $14,696 at LSU A&M.
Senate Dual Referral Rules House
13.5.1 >= $100,000 Annual Fiscal Cost {S & H} 6.8(F)(1) >= $100,000 SGF Fiscal Cost {H & S}
Patrice Thomas
13.5.2 >= $500,000 Annual Tax or Fee 6.8(G) >= $500,000 Tax or Fee Increase
Change {S & H} Deputy Fiscal Officer
or a Net Fee Decrease {S}