The bill amends and reenacts specific sections of the M.J. Foster Promise Program, particularly R.S. 17:3047.1(C) and 3047.4(C)(2), while also enacting R.S. 17:3047.6(D). Notably, the Louisiana Workforce Commission is now required to convene the advisory council annually for program updates, and the council will review workforce priorities and designate qualified programs at least once every three years. Additionally, the state appropriations for the program have been increased from a cap of ten million five hundred thousand dollars to forty million dollars per year for students enrolled in public postsecondary education institutions or proprietary schools.

Furthermore, the new section R.S. 17:3047.6(D) mandates that the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance will define the attendance period required for students to qualify for the program under the Administrative Procedures Act. This legislative change aims to enhance the operational framework and funding of the M.J. Foster Promise Program, ensuring better alignment with workforce needs and increased financial support for students. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without a signature.

Statutes affected:
SB272 Original: 17:1(C), 17:4(C)(2)
SB272 Engrossed: 17:1(C), 17:4(C)(2)
SB272 Enrolled: 17:1(C), 17:4(C)(2)
SB272 Act 102: 17:1(C), 17:4(C)(2)