The resolution urges the Board of Supervisors of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College to take the necessary actions to establish a medical school on its Baton Rouge campus. It highlights the significant interest in creating such a school, emphasizing that it would provide local students with opportunities for high-paying jobs in the medical field and address workforce demands, particularly in underserved communities. The establishment of a medical school is seen as a way to attract talented students to the area, ultimately benefiting the community and improving health outcomes across the state.
Additionally, the resolution references the constitutional powers granted to the Board of Regents regarding the feasibility of new postsecondary institutions, suggesting that the Southern University Board of Supervisors collaborate with the Board of Regents to initiate the process for the medical school. The overall goal is to enhance medical educational opportunities in Baton Rouge and create a lasting impact on the local healthcare landscape.